Woman claims discrimination over Defence Forces ban on people with asthma

Medical examination found athlete was told she could not join Defence Forces because she was found to be 'below the medical requirements'

Orfhlaith Geraghty said she always had an ambition to join the Defence Forces and applied last July. Picture: PA

A woman claims she has not been allowed to join the Defence Forces because of a disproportionate and discriminatory ban on people with asthma.

Orfhlaith Geraghty has been given permission to bring a High Court challenge against the defence minister over the decision.