Confidential contact for Defence Forces members alleging bullying and sexual harassment 

Simon Coveney has said a CCP will be appointed to the Defence Forces in order to help report inappropriate workplace behaviour. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has announced the appointment of a Confidential Contact Person (CCP) to help former and serving members of the Defence Forces who make allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination.

Mr Coveney said his department, alongside the Defence Forces has reached an agreement with Raiseaconcern on the appointment of a CCP, who will be entirely independent and outside of the Defence Forces Chain of Command.