By Cillian Sherlock, PAThe Chief of Staff has “encouraged” Defence Forces personnel to engage with a forthcoming tribunal into harassment, amid fears that contributors could face reprisals within the services. The judge-led tribunal, to be established in the coming weeks, follows an independent report into a range of such allegations as well as the culture of the Defence Forces. This week, Lt Gen Clancy was appointed the first Irish chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC). Lt Gen Clancy said he was “very grateful, quite humbled and greatly honoured” to be appointed chairman. In his remaining year as Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Clancy said his “energy and focus” remains on transforming the Defence Forces.

Source: The Herald May 16, 2024 18:43 UTC