Harris expresses frustration with Defence Forces controversy

The Taoiseach has admitted he was frustrated over an ongoing controversy in the Defence Forces.

It comes after earlier this week Simon Harris stated that information on how many serving members had criminal convictions was not immediately available to him.

The Defence Forces later said a total of 68 members have been convicted or are before the courts charged with criminal offences.

They include public order, drink-driving, drugs, physical assault and sexual offences.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin asked for a review of members of the military who were charged with offences after the case of an Irish soldier who assaulted a woman until she was unconscious prompted protests across Ireland in the past week.

Victim Natasha O’Brien called on politicians and the Defence Forces to “do your job” to protect women and other civilians.

Speaking to reporters at the Night and Day festival in Co Roscommon, Mr Harris said: “I think it’s…

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