– Taoiseach slams Defence Forces in wake of Natasha O'Brien case

The Taoiseach has issued a stinging criticism of the Irish Defence Forces – questioning how many of Simon Harris was answering questions about the Natasha O’ Brien case on his way into Cabinet this morning.

She also said she could not describe the ‘pain and absolute horror’ of hearing an Irish Defence Forces commandant give a character reference for her attacker in court.reports that Defence Forces generals have held a “high-level meeting” to find out how many serving members have convictions for gender-based violence.– questioning how many of its members are currently “hiding” with convictions for domestic, sexual or gender-based violence.

“Would the Defence Forces be carrying out the review they are now carrying out was there not so much public interest in this?

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