Inquiry into Defence Forces abuse allegations set to be carried out in public

The Tánaiste is due to outline his recommendations on the form of inquiry to cabinet colleagues next week. Picture: David Cheskin/PA)

The Tánaiste is set to recommend that a statutory inquiry into allegations of abuse in the Defence Forces should be carried out in public.

Micheál Martin said the investigation should take the form of a tribunal of inquiry with public hearings, rather than a behind-closed-doors commission of inquiry.