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Survivors Left Paying Legal Bills | Cork News
The Women of Honour, a vital group representing abuse survivors in the Defence Forces, are sidelined as legal battles in the High Court stall the tribunal’s next public phase. The Department of Defence refuses to cover legal costs for survivors — only funding the Minister and Chief of Staff — forcing victims to pay their own bills, sparking outrage. The group seeks judicial review, arguing it’s deeply unfair given their pivotal role in launching the tribunal. Meanwhile, tribunal chair Justice Ann Power may soon decide if witnesses can get legal aid during proceedings — currently only…
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