Gardaí 'stand ready' to pursue 'predators' within the Defence Forces 

Mr Harris said: "A member or ex-member of the Defence Forces who has a complaint to make can go to any division and we encourage them to do so. Picture: Leah Farrell /RollingNews.ie

Gardaí will pursue "predators" in the Defence Forces, in an operation that is already investigating 26 allegations of abuse.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said a “national operation” has been set up to receive complaints from serving or retired Defence Force members of rape and sexual assault.