Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will put on the record that I am the son of a retired Defence Forces man. My father was in the Army for 25 years. I will point out all the hard work he and his comrades did, some of whom are in today. Retired United Nations veterans will be coming in this afternoon to visit the House. I extend my admiration and support to the Women of Honour group and all the survivors who came forward, so bravely, to tell their stories. Abuse and harassment are unacceptable in any workplace and we must show zero tolerance as a society. The Defence Forces should be no different. The last I heard was that the review was going to the Tánaiste's office, seven weeks ago, and was then being referred to the Attorney General. I wish to know when the review will be published. Will the Women of Honour get the recognition and validation they deserve? The Tánaiste also mentioned further work. What does he think that further work will be?

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