Defence Forces veterans charity plans expansion in Cork

Oireachtas committee told issues facing those who have left the Defence Forces range from 'suicidal ideation to the payment of an electricity bill'

The Irish United Nations Veterans Association and Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann have called for the establishment of an office for veterans’ affairs.

An organisation for Defence Forces veterans has said it is looking to provide more supports in the greater Cork area, because a fifth of veterans are located there.

An Oireachtas committee heard from two associations which support veterans that the issues facing those who have left the Defence Forces are varied and range from “suicidal ideation to the payment of an electricity bill”.