It's following the damning report into bullying and sexual assault in the Defence Forces this week
A full ban on alcohol in army barracks could be introduced, following the damning report into bullying and sexual assault in the Defence Forces this week.
It's recommended an inquiry into the treatment of female and lower-ranking male soldiers, adding that it's not a safe working environment, and, at best, barely tolerates women.
According to the Sunday Independent, the government is putting pressure on senior military figures to ban alcohol in all barracks, amid reports of the regular spiking of drinks and predatory behaviour when alcohol is present.
Political Reporter with the Independent, Gabija Gataveckaite, outlines some of the findings from this week's report:
"A report of behaviours existed for decades and they've continued to exist unchallenged and unaddressed and sometimes are even rewarded. Female members are advised to keep two locks on their bedroom doors to stave off forcible entry. They've barricaded their quarter in some cases to prevent sexual assault. The are repeated and regurlar incidents of drinks being spiked, hidden cameras in showers and senior officers grooming recruits."
