Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-18
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Sorca Clarke (SF), Longford-Westmeath

The last time we spoke about "Women of Honour" in the Chamber, I asked the Minister if he had sought legal advice regarding those who had already made settlement agreements with the Defence Forces and signed non-disclosure agreements, or where non-disclosure agreements were part of the settlement made. At that time, he answered that he had not. I again ask if he has got legal advice regarding those non-disclosure agreements that were part of settlements made with the Defence Forces where the person who made a settlement seeks to be involved in any review process? I do not believe this review or any subsequent actions should be closed to any person who wants to be involved in it because of a non-disclosure agreement. I am in no way saying that people should be forced to participate, but the non-disclosure agreement should not be a barrier where there is a wish, want and desire to participate in the review.

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Sitting date: 2021-11-18