Women of Honour group not informed of garda plans to pursue 'predators' in the Defence Forces

Members of Women of Honour Yvonne O Rourke Karina Molloy and Diane Byrne. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

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.