Michéal Martin warns of 'number of deaths' unless issues within defence forces addressed

Fianna Fáil leader Michéal Martin has warned people will needlessly die unless Government accepts there is a "deep crisis" within Ireland's defence forces and addresses the problem immediately, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Mr Martin made the claim after a detailed University of Limerick report based on the views of 600 members of the air corps, army and navy raised serious concerns about the funding, personnel and support structures in the groups.