Scouting Ireland has been warned an urgent review of child safety needs to take place in the organisation.
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone says the Child and Family Agency TUSLA has contacted her with concerns.
It's calling for an immediate review of how children are supervised and says Scouting Ireland should consider whether it's viable to continue overnight trips.
It comes after allegations of sexual abuse in Scouting Ireland.
The Chair of the Oireachtas Children's Committee has asked the organisation to appear before them next week.
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone says she's become aware of very serious issues:
There should be an immediate review of the supervision of children involved in scouting.
Scouting Ireland should consider the viability of continuing with overnight trips.
