Former Cork Scout leader David Barry pleads guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault Barry admitted all 28 charges. One was attempted sexual assault. All of the others were actual sexual or indecent assaults David Barry has admitted all 28 charges. One was attempted sexual assault. All of the others were actual sexual or indecent assaults. Fri, 23 Apr, 2021 - 11:20 Liam Heylin Retired Cork businessman David Barry has just confessed to multiple charges of sexually assaulting boy scouts and has been remanded on bail for sentencing in June. David Barry, 72, of Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork, was arraigned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court today.