Women of Honour tribunal funding hearing delayed until November

A High Court hearing on legal funding brought by the Women of Honour group has been postponed until November, the Irish Examiner reported. The two-day judicial review hearing had been scheduled to start on Tuesday. The delay is understood to be due to the availability of a judge. [1]

The hearing marks a continuation of the group's legal effort to secure ongoing State funding for their representation costs at the Defence Forces Tribunal. The Women of Honour group is participating in the tribunal to address issues regarding military legal support. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, the Irish Defence Forces Tribunal resumed its public proceedings to examine claims of abuse and reprisals against soldiers who made reports. The Irish Times reported that senior counsel Gareth Compton, representing over 150 current and former members, stated his clients lack confidence in the confidentiality of the organisation's complaints system. [2][6]

The tribunal will examine whether victims of sexual abuse and bullying faced punishments or repercussions after raising concerns within the military. [2]