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Mick Clifford: Defence Forces abuse allegations demand more than another tribunal

Allegations of rape, bullying and abuse have reignited questions over accountability, culture and oversight within the Defence Forces
This article includes direct links to some of Neil Michael's original reports from this month's tribunal, and you will find the rest of his reports collected in the — Read more about Defence Forces — link below. Picture: iStock

This article includes direct links to some of Neil Michael's original reports from this month's tribunal, and you will find the rest of his reports collected in the — Read more about Defence Forces — link below. Picture: iStock

Nobody called the cops. There had to be knowledge that a crime may have been committed — and not just one, but multiple crimes. Yet nobody thought to pick up the phone and inform the law enforcement agency that something serious required investigation.

Over the last month, a public hearing has been taking place in Dublin examining some shocking crimes, or at least credible allegations of crimes.

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