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Date Posted: 16:36:42 05/22/24 Wed
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Subject: CLRG ENDS Investigation Disgusting

CLRG Dumps Investigation, 12:51:59 05/22/24 Wed
From the Irish Independent's Ellen Coyne:

The investigation into alleged widespread cheating in Irish dancing has been completely abandoned.
An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) this evening made the shock announcement that it was “no longer in a position” to pursue disciplinary action against those accused of cheating.

More than 40 people had faced allegations of so-called ‘feis-fixing’ in the dramatic cheating controversy that engulfed the world of Irish dancing when it was first revealed in this newspaper in 2022.

But almost two years on, only a handful of those accused of cheating have faced independent disciplinary action. It is understood that more than 30 dance teachers and judges were still to face hearings over the alleged cheating.

In a letter to members last night, CLRG chairperson Sandra Connick said: “It is with great regret that I must now inform you that CLRG is no longer in a position to pursue further disciplinary action against those individuals accused of wrongdoing. This decision was taken by Coiste Faire [the body’s ethics committee] on behalf of CLRG, and these individuals are now being contacted by our legal team.

"I have no doubt many you will be extremely frustrated by this decision, as am I. Unfortunately, it is a necessary and unavoidable course of action at this time.”

Ms Connick said that CLRG had brought in stronger rules and procedures around judging of competitive high-profile competitions since the cheating scandal first broke – including on the selection of judges for major contests.

“I fully acknowledge how disappointed CLRG teachers and members will be with today’s news. However, I would encourage you to continue to place your faith in the organisation as we move forward to best represent the interests of Irish dancing across the globe.”

CLRG, which recently ended its contract with a PR company brought in to assist with crisis communications, has been approached for comment.

Ms Connick did not give a reason to members for CLRG dropping its high-profile cheating investigation.

The Irish Independent reported earlier this week that the cheating scandal had cost CLRG more than €1 million since it first broke.

According to its most recent accounts for 2022, the year that the allegations emerged, CLRG had net assets of just over €1 million.

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