Martin accused of turning back on Air Corps toxic chemical exposure victims

When Mr Martin was opposition leader, he said he believed a commission of investigation was needed to look into what happened in the Air Corps. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Defence Minister Micheál Martin has been accused of turning his back on survivors of toxic chemical exposure while serving in the Air Corps.

They say they have asked for direct engagement with him before agreement on the format of a statutory inquiry related to Defence Forces abuse allegations is reached.