Scouting Ireland told its senior leaders earlier this month that it has an €8.23 million deficit but said it remains in a “sound position” from which to fulfil its mission.  In a presentation on November 7, a copy of which has been obtained by The Currency, the 38,000-member organisation said its gross income reached €8.6 million in its most recent financial year and its expenditure was €6.7 million, leading to net income of €1.9 million. Scouting Ireland is experiencing significant challenges as it continues to face court cases from the survivors of historic abuse cases.  “The timing of claims creates…

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