Goal to close US office

Goal is to shut down it offices in the United States.

The Irish charity is facing allegations of bribery on the Syrian border – yesterday it emerged its CEO Barry Andrews is stepping down.

The Irish Times reports that the aid agency told staff in the US of its decision this week – as the fallout from the investigation continues.

Ivan Cooper, from charity group 'The Wheel' says that bad publicity in the sector has affected over a third of charities here.