Organisation: Women of Honour

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Reserve Defence Force
Senior Defence Forces officer under investigation over behaviour towards female colleague
It is understood that the woman came forward in recent months with the complaint arising out of the alleged historic incident

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Defence Forces warned 35 years ago about poor procedures to deal with sex assault claims
Defence Forces warned 35 years ago about poor procedures to deal with sex assault claims
Former PDForra general secretary said military leadership, the Department of Defence and government knew all about bullying and sexual assaults but 'nothing was done'

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Women of Honour group
‘Some way to go’ for Defence Forces abuse survivors
Tribunal terms of reference under scrutiny

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Women of Honour: Decision to bring terms of reference for Defence Forces tribunal to Cabinet a 'stunt' 
Women of Honour: Decision to bring terms of reference for Defence Forces tribunal to Cabinet a 'stunt' 
Move by Defence Minister Micheál Martin has come 'as a complete shock'

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

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Cabinet to hear terms of reference for Defence Forces abuse tribunal 
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has committed to setting up a statutory inquiry to investigate whether there have been systemic failures in the complaints system

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Defence Forces to create €400k grievance procedure after report uncovers unsafe workplaces
Defence Forces to create €400k grievance procedure after report uncovers unsafe workplaces
The Independent Review Group said that women in the Defence Forces have low status, with the organisation displaying “pockets of misogyny” and a hyper-masculine culture

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Air Corps deaths linked to hazardous chemicals may feature in tribunal of inquiry
Air Corps deaths linked to hazardous chemicals may feature in tribunal of inquiry
Most of them died in the past 15 years from cancer or heart-related diseases, and most had been men in their 40s and 50s

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Army veteran: ‘I started standing up for myself and the higher ranks came right back at me’
Army veteran: ‘I started standing up for myself and the higher ranks came right back at me’
Former army member Alan Nolan voiced his concerns over policy and treatment in the Defence Forces, but instead of being listened to at the time, he was ‘screamed at, shouted at, sworn at’

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Soldier who blew whistle on bullying left to man phone that never rings
Soldier who blew whistle on bullying left to man phone that never rings
Soldier F made protected disclosures about bullying and victimisation in the Defence Forces that led to a Government-initiated inquiry. So why is he stuck doing a barely menial task in an office?

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

WOMEN OF HONOUR
Micheál Martin agrees to re-engage with Women of Honour ahead of tribunal
The Women of Honour have previously spoken about becoming disillusioned with the way the tribunal was being set up and have slammed its agreed terms of reference as 'too vague and too narrow'

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

FILE PHOTO Today will see the publication of an independent report into allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within the
Safety watchdog dispatching inspectors to examine work practices at Defence Forces
It follows allegations by the Women of Honour campaign of gender-based violence, harassment and bullying within the ranks

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023

Women of Honour want Micheál Martin removed from process to set up Defence Forces tribunal
Women of Honour want Micheál Martin removed from process to set up Defence Forces tribunal
Group believes Tánaiste's role as Defence Minister conflicts with the reasons for the tribunal

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Micheál Martin denies equating sex assault allegations in Defence Forces with trips and falls 
Micheál Martin denies equating sex assault allegations in Defence Forces with trips and falls 
Micheál Martin Martin said he was 'surprised' by the reaction from the group and said the use of the phrase 'trips, slips and falls' in a letter to them was legal advice

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Remit of State's Defence Forces tribunal 'too narrow and vague'
Remit of State's Defence Forces tribunal 'too narrow and vague'
Two main groups representing survivors rejected terms of reference

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Women of Honour group
Courts martial 'designed to make problems go away' and avoid scandal
It remains to be seen if faith among the Defence Forces in the court martial system can be restored. But one of the aims of a forthcoming bill is to ensure that gardaí, and not the military, will have sole jurisdiction within the state to investigate alleged sexual offences committed by those subject to military law, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Defence Forces inquiry
Tánaiste rejects claim he made commitment over inquiry terms of reference
Mr Martin was responding to claim that he confirmed he would recommend a full public tribunal of inquiry to Cabinet, but that he would not include its terms of reference until the Women of Honour group approved them

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Tánaiste wanted complaints of sexual nature referred to gardaí, not military police
Tánaiste wanted complaints of sexual nature referred to gardaí, not military police
Micheál Martin said it was his 'strong preference' that all allegations of sexual assault in Defence Forces should be investigated externally

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Defence Forces will come under spotlight in the wake of Women of Honour disclosures
Defence Forces will come under spotlight in the wake of Women of Honour disclosures
Micheál Martin to tell Cabinet he intends to set up inquiry into systemic failings in how the Defence Forces handled complaints

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Women of Honour group
Women of Honour appeal to Tánaiste not to proceed with 'flawed' inquiry 
The decision to hold the inquiry followed the publication in March of a review into allegations of brutal and 'sadistic' abuse — including the rape of both male and female soldiers

Thu, 06 Jul, 2023

Women of Honour urge victims of abuse in Defence Forces to report it
Women of Honour urge victims of abuse in Defence Forces to report it
“We would like to recognise the strength and bravery of all of those who have come forward," the Women of Honour group stated.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Former Defence Forces Ombudsman says she struggles to sleep over sex abuse in military
Former Defence Forces Ombudsman says she struggles to sleep over sex abuse in military
'I feel absolutely awful that people didn’t feel free to come forward'

Fri, 12 May, 2023

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Women of Honour want Department of Defence off oversight board
The Women of Honour group also said they are "concerned that the Tánaiste cannot separate himself from the role of minister for defence".

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Inquiry terms do not address accountability, say Women of Honour
Inquiry terms do not address accountability, say Women of Honour
Government issues draft terms of reference for a statutory inquiry into Defence Forces abuse

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Women of Honour 'disappointed' with Government after meeting to discuss inquiry terms
Women of Honour 'disappointed' with Government after meeting to discuss inquiry terms
A group of current and former female members came forward as the Women of Honour last year to highlight gender-based violence, harassment and abuse in the Defence Forces.

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Women of Honour want Department of Defence and ministers to be included in probe
Women of Honour want Department of Defence and ministers to be included in probe
Women call for complete investigation into gender-based violence, harassment bullying in the Defence Forces 'and everyone who needs to be called in to be called in'

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Fergus Finlay: We men must have moral courage to learn about consent
Fergus Finlay: We men must have moral courage to learn about consent
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's "We-consent" campaign is a conversation we don’t just need to have — we have to have it. Especially men.

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

Gardaí 'stand ready' to pursue 'predators' within the Defence Forces 
Gardaí 'stand ready' to pursue 'predators' within the Defence Forces 
A national operation has been set up to receive complaints from serving or retired Defence Force members of rape and sexual assault

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Irish Examiner view: The Women of Honour are correct — only a statutory inquiry will suffice
Irish Examiner view: The Women of Honour are correct — only a statutory inquiry will suffice
A State inquiry could help bring about meaningful, positive change in the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Chief of staff says he had been unaware of abuse and bullying in the Defence Forces
Chief of staff says he had been unaware of abuse and bullying in the Defence Forces
Army whistleblower Senator Tom Clonan says Seán Clancy should come before the Oireachtas to explain his remarks

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Defence Forces abuse report calls for probe into high rate of suicides
Defence Forces abuse report calls for probe into high rate of suicides
The report authors said the historic rate of suicides within the Defence Forces “is a cause for concern" and that the military hierarchy needs to investigate deaths by suicide from 2002 to date

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Report left chief of staff feeling ‘ashamed’
Report left chief of staff feeling ‘ashamed’
Lieutenant General Sean Clancy commended the Women of Honour group for 'speaking truth to power' in terms of the allegations they had brought to light which led to the review

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

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Michelle Dunne: The Defence Forces is in crisis: It's time to pull out the weeds
The Women of Honour have shown remarkable courage in speaking out — but the Defence Forces must act now and stop resisting change

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Hard-hitting review shows Defence Forces is unsafe working environment
Hard-hitting review shows Defence Forces is unsafe working environment
Noeline Blackwell, CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, said many people were afraid to report what was happening to them for fear of reprisal

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

FILE PHOTO Today will see the publication of an independent report into allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within the
Irish Examiner view: Defence Forces now need accountability and swift action
The Women of Honour group has been withering in its dismissal of the damning Independent Review Group report  

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

'I was followed, mocked, threatened': Stark findings in Defence Forces report
'I was followed, mocked, threatened': Stark findings in Defence Forces report
Announcing a statutory inquiry, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he was “shocked” and “disgusted” by the findings of a report

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

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Lisa Chambers: Women's treatment in Defence Forces has been 'deeply disappointing'
Senator Lisa Chambers found her 13 years as a Defence Forces reservist 'hugely positive' but says a 'boy's club' culture within it allowed a toxic environment for women take hold

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Tánaiste 'shocked' and 'disgusted' by findings of Defence Forces report 
Tánaiste 'shocked' and 'disgusted' by findings of Defence Forces report 
Micheál Martin said a significant programme of reform and culture change in the Defence Forces is now required

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

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Women of Honour report: What the Government will do next
Government measures to address issues in the Defence Forces include legislation, internal and external oversight, and a programme of culture change 

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Women of Honour: Nothing less than statutory inquiry into Defence Forces abuse was ever appropriate
Women of Honour: Nothing less than statutory inquiry into Defence Forces abuse was ever appropriate
Tánaiste and Defence Minister Micheál Martin has confirmed there will now be a full State inquiry

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

30 years of Women in the Irish army
Defence Forces in need of cultural reform, say PDForra and Raco 
The country’s two military representative associations were responding to the Independent Review Group report

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Report to reveal 'stark' details about sexual abuse in Defence Forces
Report to reveal 'stark' details about sexual abuse in Defence Forces
Centres on allegations of sexism, bullying, sexual assault, and rape raised by members of the Women of Honour group of serving and ex-serving women in the Defence Forces

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Women of Honour say meeting with Micheál Martin was 'constructive'
Women of Honour say meeting with Micheál Martin was 'constructive'
Tánaiste stated that if the independent review group recommends a statutory inquiry, he said he would adhere to it — if the Cabinet agrees to all the recommendations

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

CC WOMEN OF HONOUR
Irish Examiner View: Costs and time of public inquiries threaten role of hearings
Inquiries which are kept “within these walls” can be accused of failing the test of openness.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

'Far-reaching' Women of Honour review to go to Cabinet on Tuesday
'Far-reaching' Women of Honour review to go to Cabinet on Tuesday
Tánaiste Micheál Martin is to meet the group on Monday in a move branded a "PR stunt" by the Women of Honour, who say they won't see the report until after it goes to Cabinet

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

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