Politicians and Defence Forces told to 'do your jobs' as Crotty judge retires early

Natasha O'Brien, left, and Ruth Coppinger joined protesters outside Leinster House, Dublin,  on Tuesday evening. Picture: Gareth Chaney/PA

A woman assaulted by a serving Irish soldier has vowed to keep the pressure on politicians to take action on tackling violence against women, as the judge in the case retired one day before his widely expected departure.

At a rally in Dublin, 24-year-old Natasha O'Brien told political leaders and the Irish Defence Forces to "do your jobs" and address the issues around gender-based crimes.