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Clonan: Defence Forces Chief Of Staff Should Respond Publicly To Women Who've Made Allegations Of Sexual Abuse.

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The Minister for Defence has promised to meet the participants in the "Women of Honour" radio documentary.

The Defence Forces' chief of staff should respond directly and publicly to the women who have made allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.

That's according to former Army Captain Tom Clonan, who blew the whistle on the issue more than twenty years ago.

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has promised to meet the participants in the "Women of Honour" radio documentary -- and that an upcoming official review will be independent and unbiased.

Tom Clonan says the Defence Forces must address the disclosures directly

The female soldiers, sailors and air crew who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse must have a say in the terms of an official review.

Tom Clonan says their voices must be heard

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