Challenge brought against appointment of Defence Forces Ombudsman

A High Court challenge aimed at seeking the removal of the person appointed as Ombudsman of the Defence Forces has been brought by the the Defence Forces representative organisation PDFORRA.

Earlier this month, President Michael D.Higgins, on the recommendation of Government, appointed Patrick Anthony (Tony) McCourt as the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. Mr McCourt is a barrister and a former Army officer.