Tánaiste orders leave for Defence Force members convicted of sexual offences

The Tánaiste has instructed any Defence Force members who've been convicted of sexual offences or rape to be placed on leave.68 serving members have a criminal convictionChief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy says personnel with serious convictions have no place in its ranks.The Defence Minister said there's been an inconsistent approach to this issue within the Defence Forces .

“There’s also been a lack of a central database and flow of information and collection of data in response to very serious issues.”The Tánaiste said Defence Force members have now been placed on leave as a result of convictions. Hours after the attack, Mr Crotty boasted about what he had done, writing to friends on Snapchat,"Two to put her down, two to put her out."

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