Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Controversy over Crotty case engulfs military as Chambers makes step up
Natasha O’Brien at a protest outside the Dáil to show solidarity with all survivors of gendered violence. Photograph: Alan Betson, unconscious on a street in Limerick. The backlash – led articulately and angrily by O’Brien herself – was initially directed at the judge and the court system that produced what many thought was an unduly lenient sentence.
The pilots acknowledge they are well-paid – the full claim would bring a senior pilot’s total package to more than €350,000 a year, according to estimates – but say they have been hit by inflation in recent years and have received no compensation, unlike other employees.
Michael McGrath during the announcement at Government Buildings, that he is to be nominated as Ireland's next European Commissioner. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/PA WireThough Fianna Fáil’s MEPs might not be helping his chances of securing an important portfolio, the now ex-minister for finance Michael McGrath was certainly the big winner of the week, securing the Government’s nomination to be. The role sees him step away from national politics and onto the grander European stage.
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'There's a trust Issue' – Tribunal on Defence Forces bullying beginsA public tribunal into bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces held its opening session today.
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Defence Forces chiefs hope to expel convicted soldier Cathal Crotty by early next weekGovernment has received report on prevalence of criminals within Defence Forces ranks
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Defence Forces report: Total of 68 members before courts on range of criminal offencesTánaiste Micheál Martin received the report on Wednesday but it is understood clarification was sought on a number of matters
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