Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Aire Stáit. It is good to hear that so many of the ten cases have been addressed. I hope that they were addressed appropriately and that the complainants were content with the action taken. However, that does not take away from the fact that the general secretary of PDFORRA, Mr. Gerry Rooney, has raised major concerns about the delay in investigating properly and dealing with such cases. Given the nature of the Defence Forces and that people have to serve quite closely with those against whom they are bringing an allegation, if it is not dealt with quickly it can fester. Mr. Rooney also raised the unacceptable timeframe and manner in which the complaints can be investigated and how it can discourage others. What steps can be taken to ensure that those who are making complaints internally can be assured they will be dealt with properly and that others who are faced with such sexual harassment or bullying are not discouraged from proceeding with a claim?

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