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ARCO has received correspondence from the Defence Forces Tribunal informing it of a final extension, to 16th December 2024, of the closing date for the submission of statements. A notice to this effect has been placed on the Tribunal website: https://www.toidf.ie/

In response to feedback received, the Defence Forces Tribunal’s legal team has prepared a document that addresses Frequently Asked Questions. The FAQs are available on the Tribunal’s website at: https://www.toidf.ie/faqs/

In July 2023 the Government approved the establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2004, to examine a range of matters pertaining to the effectiveness of the complaints processes within the Defence Forces. The Tribunal delivered its Opening Statement at a public sitting […]

  The Terms of Reference for the Tribunal of Inquiry, as recommended by the Independent Review Group on dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces, may be viewed at: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/777a5-terms-of-reference-tribunal-of-inquiry/   The associated press release from the Department of Defence, including details of the Tribunal Chair, may be viewed at: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/7fb2c-tanaiste-publishes-terms-of-reference-for-tribunal-of-inquiry-and-appointment-of-tribunal-chair/