Irish Amateur Swimming Association
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The Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA), was the former national governing body of swimming in Ireland. IASA was dissolved following revelations that a number of its senior member has raped and sexually abused underage swimmers. Swim Ireland
was founded in 1998 to replace IASA.
charges against minors and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in 1998. He received a further sentence of 10 years in 2005 for repeated rape
and indecent assault
of a female swimmer between the ages of 14 and 18.
George Gibney, Irish national coach from 1984-1991 was charged with 27 counts of sexual abuse. A judicial review
in 1994 prevented the case from proceeding due to the length of time elapsed since the alleged incidents took place. He has since left the country to live in the United States.
A group of Gibney's former swimmers have lodged sworn affidavits with senior counsel and cannot understand why the man is not extradited from the United States. During the period of his investigation Gibney worked in Scotland. Those interested should know that he worked in Marian College Pool, Guninesses Pool and Waterford Crystal social club.
Swim Ireland
Swim Ireland is the national governing body of swimming and associated aquatic disciplines in Ireland, including Northern Ireland. It is affiliated with both LEN and FINA.- History :...
was founded in 1998 to replace IASA.
Rape and sexual abuse by senior officers
Derry O'Rourke, Olympic coach in 1980 and 1992 was convicted on 27 sexual abuseSexual abuse
Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is the forcing of undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. When that force is immediate, of short duration, or infrequent, it is called sexual assault. The offender is referred to as a sexual abuser or molester...
charges against minors and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in 1998. He received a further sentence of 10 years in 2005 for repeated rape
Rape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
and indecent assault
Indecent assault
Indecent assault is an offence of aggravated assault in many jurisdictions. It is characterised as a sex crime.Indecent assault was an offence in England and Wales under sections 14 and 15 the Sexual Offences Act 1956...
of a female swimmer between the ages of 14 and 18.
George Gibney, Irish national coach from 1984-1991 was charged with 27 counts of sexual abuse. A judicial review
Judicial review
Judicial review is the doctrine under which legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary. Specific courts with judicial review power must annul the acts of the state when it finds them incompatible with a higher authority...
in 1994 prevented the case from proceeding due to the length of time elapsed since the alleged incidents took place. He has since left the country to live in the United States.
A group of Gibney's former swimmers have lodged sworn affidavits with senior counsel and cannot understand why the man is not extradited from the United States. During the period of his investigation Gibney worked in Scotland. Those interested should know that he worked in Marian College Pool, Guninesses Pool and Waterford Crystal social club.