); You were sleeping with one eye open : Defence Forces whistleblower revelations lead to more disclosures of sexual assault
Former members claim a culture that ignores sexual assault has developed within the organisation. By Órla Ryan Wednesday 10 Mar 2021, 11:57 AM Mar 10th 2021, 11:57 AM 63,894 Views 0 Comments
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A NUMBER OF former members of the Defence Forces have raised concerns about how allegations of sexual abuse and assault were handled by the organisation.
They claim, over the course of decades, a culture that ignores sexual assault has developed within the organisation – a point disputed by the Defence Forces.
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Coveney urges anyone with information on alleged abuse in the Curragh to contact gardaí
A whistleblower says a number of people have contacted him about incidents of alleged sexual abuse and assault. By Órla Ryan Monday 1 Mar 2021, 7:32 PM Mar 1st 2021, 7:32 PM 105,835 Views 0 Comments
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Minister Simon Coveney (file photo)
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DEFENCE MINISTER SIMON Coveney has urged anyone with information of alleged abuse at the Curragh Camp to contact An Garda Síochána.
Coveney was responding to issues raised by Sinn Féin TD Patricia Ryan, who asked the minister through a parliamentary question if he will establish an inquiry into “allegations of systemic sexual abuse and the covering up of sexual abuse in the Curragh Camp”
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Marion Morgan (née O Sullivan)
Oaklawn Close, Leixlip, Kildare / Clonmel, Tipperary
Morgan (nee O Sullivan), Marion, Oaklawn Close, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, January 22nd 2021, peacefully at home. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael Bernard (Benny), daughters Shirley and Lynette, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Daniel, Chloe, Kyle and Ellemae, extended family and friends.
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