Mick Clifford: Alan Kearney case has all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice

The case of Alan Kearney highlights a dearth of accountability for the Defence Forces

Alan Kearney had a meteoric rise in the Defence Forces to the rank of captain and was in line for a further, prestigious promotion when his world began to fall apart in 2021. Out of the blue, he was told he was under suspicion.

There appears to be a general rule in government with regards to inquiring into wrongdoing: If there is a political or public storm, come out immediately and assure everybody that we, the State, will get to the bottom of it.

Otherwise, keep the head down and hope this moment passes.