Courts martial for 10 in Defence Forces for multiple offences

Two army privates went Awol for four-and-a-half hours while on active duty, while other members of the Defence Forces were sanctioned for assault and insubordination, according to courts martial statistics for last year.

Information provided by the Defence Forces shows that 10 members of the military faced courts martial proceedings last year.

The two privates found guilty of going Awol while on active service were handed seven days detention, without pay, and issued with a fine of €800. Both were also found guilty at the same hearing of misconduct, for which they were fined €150.