Defence forces ombudsman disappointed at funding levels

THE Defence Forces ombudsman yesterday said it was “very disappointing” her office was not getting the funding it needed.

Defence forces ombudsman disappointed at funding levels

Paulyn Marrinan Quinn SC said poor state funding was used in other countries to undermine ombudsman offices, although she wasn’t suggesting this was happening here.

The Ombudsman for the Defence Forces provides an independent appeals process for serving, and former, members. It had its first full year in operation in 2006.

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