Defence Forces Tribunal: Soldiers prescribed anti-malarial drug despite mental health history

The Defence Forces Tribunal is investigating the effectiveness of complaints processes within the Defence Forces and the institution’s culture regarding complaints of abuse. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A number of soldiers told the Defence Forces Tribunal they were prescribed an anti-malarial drug with known psychiatric side-effects despite having a history of mental illness.

The tribunal is investigating the effectiveness of complaints processes within the Defence Forces and the institution’s culture regarding complaints of abuse.