Tribunal into Defence Forces allegations to get under way

A Tribunal of Inquiry to the Defence Forces' complaints process around bullying, discrimination and sexual misconduct is due to get under way later.

It follows allegations of emotional abuse, physical torture, bullying and sexual misconduct in the Defence Forces by the Women of Honour group and last year's report by the Independent Review Group on dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces. In March 2023, the IRG report found"deep, long-standing issues around unacceptable behaviours" in the Defence Forces and"complaints handling system that was not fit for purpose".In January, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin published the terms of reference for a judge-led Tribunal of Inquiry and named Ms Justice Ann Power as Chair.

On Thursday, Mr Martin signed the Statutory Instrument to formally it and this afternoon Ms Justice Power will deliver an opening statement.Chief of Staff of Óglaigh na hÉireann Lieutenant General Seán Clancy also welcomed the announcement and said the Defence Forces is"fully committed to cooperating with the Tribunal".

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