Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It must be acknowledged that these women were very courageous in coming forward to speak of their experiences of bullying, sexual harassment and misogyny in the Defence Forces. It is important these experiences are never allowed to occur again and that there needs to be a cultural change within the Defence Forces. Deputy Fitzpatrick spoke earlier about his positive experiences in three years in the Defence Forces, but that was obviously not the experience of all. It is important to ensure the Defence Forces is a place of dignity, equality and mutual respect for all and a career choice for women. In establishing the independent judge-led review group, the Government obviously recognised what the women were saying was true. When did the Tánaiste receive the report? Will he meet the Women of Honour group, prior to publication of the report? Will he ensure the Women of Honour group is involved in a comprehensive review of the report? The Women of Honour sought a statutory inquiry. Does the review report recommend same?

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