Ms Justice Ann Power
Sole Member of the Tribunal

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First Public Sitting – Opening Statement

Welcome to the website of the Defence Forces Tribunal.

Background

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 2011, to examine a range of matters pertaining to the effectiveness of the complaints processes within the Defence Forces.

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Notice of Intended Orders for Disclosure

Intended Order for Disclosure as against the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces

Intended Order for Disclosure as against the Minister for Defence

Notice of Tribunal Ruling on its Interpretation of the Terms of Reference

Notice of Tribunal Ruling on Applications for Extension of Time for compliance with Orders of Discovery

Ruling of the Tribunal on its Interpretation of the Terms of Reference 30 June 2025 and Annex

Ruling of the Tribunal on Applications for an Extension of Time in respect of Orders for Discovery made by the Tribunal, 30 June 2025

Order of the Tribunal dated 30 June 2025 Extending the Time for Compliance with its Order for Discovery in respect of the Minister for Defence

Order of the Tribunal dated 30 June 2025 Extending the Time for Compliance with its Order for Discovery in respect of the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces

About the Tribunal

Terms of Reference

The Tribunal Team

Tribunal Procedures

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