Defence Forces review number of serving personnel with convictions for gender-based violence

Public anger over the case of Cathal Crotty has led generals to try to determine how many serving Defence Forces personnel have convictions for gender-based violenceAlready, military management has identified several additional cases involving Defence Forces personnel who were allowed remain in the organisation after being found guilty of assaults and other offences.

Under Defence Forces Regulation A10, a soldier is automatically dismissed from service if sentenced to a prison term by the civilian courts. Judge Tom O’Donnell, who retires this week, said Crotty’s actions were “utterly appalling” but opted not to impose a jail term last week after hearing it would affect the soldier’s career.Military sources said they are expediting the process of discharging Crotty and that he may be dismissed from service as soon as next week. However, this process may be delayed if the Director of Public Prosecutions opts to appeal the suspended sentence on the basis of undue leniency.

It said Cmdt Togher has been “vilified” on social media despite being required to be present at the case under military regulations. He was not fulfilling the role of “character witness”, Raco said.

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