Witnesses Demand Real Support | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Survivors are demanding real trauma support—not just brochures—for witnesses testifying at the Defence Forces Tribunal, after a rape survivor received almost none before, during, or after her testimony. Groups like Women of Honour and former apprentices are also calling for a direct Garda liaison to handle crimes flagged during tribunals, arguing that current systems leave victims unheard and embolden ongoing abuse. Despite the Department of Defence citing trauma training and counseling services, survivors say their proposals have been ignored. The Gardaí, meanwhile, won’t publicly encourage…