Minister Simon Coveney announced the external investigation yesterday
There are calls for a High Court judge to oversee the independent review into abuse allegations in the Defence Forces.
Minister Simon Coveney announced the external inquiry yesterday, after he met the Women of Honour group.
They recently made claims of sexism, bullying, sexual assault and rape in the Defence Forces.
Former sergeant in the organisation, Senator Gerard Craughwell, says those responsible should be sacked if found guilty
Senator Gerard Craughwell says serious sanctions could be needed
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Defence Miniister Simon Coveney has pledged to the Women of Honour that issues they raised about systemic discrimination and sexual abuse in the Defence Forces will be "urgently" addressed through an independent reviewhttps://t.co/ifa7QfpEXX | @LizDunphy1 reports
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) September 28, 2021
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