Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I think all of us in this House agree that we need to get this right. In my engagements with the Women of Honour, they have expressed to me that on many occasions they have requested that the term "incidents of abuse" be included. Why is that so important to them? It is the only way to allow for soldiers who have never used complaints systems to come forward. It is vitally important. I ask the Tánaiste to heed the voices of those who know best, the victims themselves. They showed great courage and strength and they paved the way for others to come forward. All they need now is for incidents of abuse to be included in the terms of reference. They have expressed a bit of disappointment, in particular, in regard to a parliamentary response in which the Tánaiste stated that he has accepted many of the additional terms, in particular those sought by Women of Honour and their legal team. They are hoping that the term of "incidents of abuse" can be included as well.

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