Defence Forces staff 'encouraged' to engage with tribunal amid reprisal fears

A tribunal of inquiry will examine the effectiveness of complaints processes in the Defence Forces.

The Chief of Staff has "encouraged" Defence Forces personnel to engage with a forthcoming tribunal into harassment, amid fears that contributors could face reprisals within the services.

The Government has ordered a tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces, in respect of workplace incidents relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual assault, and rape.