Injunction sought against Simon Coveney over treatment of Jadotville siege soldiers

Injunction sought against Simon Coveney over treatment of Jadotville siege soldiers

The siege, which took place in 1961 in the Congo saw Comdt Patrick Quinlan and his men in 'A' company ambushed and held captive while on a peacekeeping mission.

An independent senator has sought a High Court injunction against Defence Minister Simon Coveney over the treatment of those who served in the Siege of Jadotville.

Senator Gerard Craughwell alongside Leo Quinlan, a retired Commandant in the Irish Defence Forces, and son of Jadotville Comdt Pat Quinlan, submitted papers for a judicial review against the Mr Coveney and the Defence Forces.

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