Women of Honour battle over funding at Defence Forces Tribunal delayed until November

The hearing will be the latest chapter in the Women of Honour group's long-running battle to secure ongoing State funding for their legal costs while participating in the tribunal. File picture

A High Court hearing of a judicial review brought by the Women of Honour over the funding of legal representation at the Defence Forces Tribunal has been postponed.

The two-day hearing, which had been due to begin on Tuesday, has been adjourned until November. 

It is understood the postponement is due to the availability of a judge.

The hearing will be the latest chapter in the Women of Honour group's long-running battle to secure ongoing State funding for their legal costs while participating in the tribunal.

The group is challenging a decision under which the legal teams representing the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence have their costs paid on a continual basis, while most other participants must wait until the tribunal concludes and funding decisions are made.

Limited legal aid is also available for those who take part in the public hearings.

The Women of Honour sought the judicial review in June, arguing that the arrangement is unfair. Similar concerns have been raised by other participants, including the Defence Forces Justice Alliance.