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Members of the Women of Honour Group (L-R) Roslyn O'Callaghan, Yvonne O'Rourke, Honor Murphy and Diane Byrne pictured in June (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Women of Honour group in 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste

The Women of Honour group has said its meeting with the Tánaiste was "extremely frank" and he has agreed to re-engage on the terms of reference regarding the inquiry into the Defence Forces.

Ireland • 23 Nov 23

Women of Honour has highlighted allegations of abuse in the Defence Forces (File image)

Accusation by Women of Honour 'false' - Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin has called "false" an accusation by the Women of Honour group that he sought to equate rape and sexual assault in the Defence Forces with "trips, slips and falls".

Ireland • 07 Nov 23

Listen: The 'Women of Honour' radio documentary

An independent review into allegations made by the Women of Honour group have been described as "very far reaching" by Tánaiste Micheál Martin. The allegations first came to light in an RTÉ radio documentary made by Upfront host Katie Hannon in 2021.

Upfront • 30 Mar 23

Sinn Féin's defence spokesperson said that the Women of Honour group has been repeatedly let down by the Government

Motion demands 'full investigation' into alleged abuse

Sinn Féin has tabled a Dáil motion demanding the establishment of a full commission of investigation into allegations of systemic abuse in the Defence Forces.

Politics • 08 Feb 22

Women of Honour members Honor Murphy (L) and Karina Molloy (R) on their way to meet the Taoiseach this morning (Image: Rolling News)

Women of Honour 'more or less resigned' over review

Members of the Women of Honour group say they are "more or less resigned" to the fact that a judge-led review into allegations of sexual abuse and bullying in the Defence Forces will go ahead.

Ireland • 31 Jan 22

The 'Women of Honour' documentary, aired on RTÉ Radio, contained allegations of bullying and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces (file image)

Judge-led review to examine Defence Forces allegations

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has said a judge-led independent review into sexual abuse and bullying allegations in the Defence Forces will be set up.

Ireland • 25 Jan 22

The minister met with five of the women on Tuesday

Minister says he believes Women of Honour

The Minister for Defence has told the Dáil that he, the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and the Secretary General of the Department are fully committed to ensuring that all members of the forces have the right to be treated with respect, and dignity.

Politics • 30 Sep 21

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