Swim Ireland (SI) have said their priority is to offer appropriate support and to co-operate with An Garda Síochána following the suspension of one of their coaches.
The male coach was recently asked to stand down from a position of teaching minor swimmers in a Dublin pool.
It is understood that a whistleblower, who was part of the group of swimmers, brought an allegation of inappropriate behaviour to the attention of SI.
The coach was subsequently removed from the position and is currently under suspension from the national governing body.
A report was filed with swimming’s Child Protection Officer and the matter was handed over to the Garda, who are actively conducting an investigation.
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- March 20, 2022
