Ex-reservist deemed security risk wins High Court battle against Defence Forces

Reservist labeled ‘security risk’ wins High Court case — Defence Forces’ decision to discharge him is quashed. File photo

A reservist who was discharged from the Defence Forces almost four years ago on grounds that he was a risk to national security has settled his High Court action, with orders made to quash the discharge decision.

In 2021, Kealan Harrington brought judicial review proceedings against the minister for defence, Ireland, and the attorney general, strongly denying being a risk to national security.