Requirements
As the association is currently undergoing a programme review there are two separate pathways to the CSA, from each of the two legacy associations (Scouting Ireland (CSI) & Scouting Ireland S.A.I.).
Requirements for the CSI pathway include the earning of merit badges and the completion of the personal progressive scheme (the Tracker, Explorer, Star and National Scout Awards).
Requirements for the SAI pathway include that the Scout has reached 14 years of age and that it is a personal challenge to that Scout. The award can be taken at any point in the personal progressive scheme.
Read more about this topic: Chief Scout's Award (Scouting Ireland)