Defence Forces warned 35 years ago about poor procedures to deal with sex assault claims

About 35 years ago, the then government initiated a commission on 'remuneration and conditions of service in the Defence Forces'. 

The Government and senior officers were warned as far back as 1989 of seriously inadequate procedures for dealing with bullying and sexual harassment in the military, decades before issues were highlighted by Women of Honour campaigners.

About 35 years ago, the then government initiated a commission on "remuneration and conditions of service in the Defence Forces". There were three teams self-selected in the Defence Forces to represent the views of their peers.