Defence Forces abuse survivors want 'abuse of rank and power' included in tribunal terms

Independent Review Group report concluded the Defence Forces 'barely tolerates women', and, at its worst, verbally, physically, sexually and psychologically abuses women in its ranks.

Survivors of Defence Forces mistreatment and other abuses want the terms of reference of the forthcoming Defence Forces tribunal changed to include abuses of rank and power.

Their request is to be dealt with at a sitting of the tribunal in Dublin on June 16.