Tribunal of inquiry will investigate allegations of discrimination and harassment in Defence Forces made by Women of Honour members
A judge-led independent review was established to examine dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces. The Government subsequently agreed to implement the recommendations of this review – including that a statutory fact-finding process should be set up. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish TimesOn foot of these claims in January 2022, a judge-led independent review was established to examine dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces.
The chief of staff of the Defence Forces, Lieut Gen Seán Clancy also welcomed the news. “Since being appointed I have made it abundantly clear, there is no place for any form of abusive behaviour in the Defence Forces. We are working tirelessly to redesign our grievance procedures and HR policies, rolling out mandatory sexual ethics and respectful relationships workshops and holding people to account for misconduct and misbehaviour.
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