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Tánaiste to update Cabinet on Defence Forces inquiry

The move follows a recommendation of an inquiry which examined behaviours in the Defence Forces (File image)
The move follows a recommendation of an inquiry which examined behaviours in the Defence Forces (File image)

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin is expected to update the Cabinet on his intention to launch a public inquiry into systemic failings in the Defence Forces, which were highlighted by the Women of Honour group.

The move follows a recommendation of a statutory inquiry, by the Independent Review Group, which examined behaviours in the Defence Forces.

Last week, the Tánaiste indicated that he planned to recommend that a public Tribunal of Inquiry investigates allegations of emotional abuse, physical torture, bullying and sexual misconduct.

The Women of Honour group had said previously that a public inquiry was essential to restore trust - rather than a behind closed doors investigation.

It is understood that the terms of reference for the future public inquiry are still be drafted and will not be presented to Cabinet today.