Army officer appears before court martial over sexual assault charges
An Army officer has appeared before a court martial on a series of charges, including sexual assault, arising out of an incident involving two female soldiers at a military barracks in Dublin two years ago.
The accused, who cannot be identified as a result of reporting restrictions imposed by Military Judge, Colonel Michael Campion, has yet to indicate a plea to the various charges arising out events at McKee Barracks, off Blackhorse Avenue, in Dublin on 25 June 2020.
The commissioned officer is facing a number of charges, including sexual assault under the Criminal Law (Rape Amendment) Act 1990 and assault under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
The soldier is also charged with offences under the Defence Act 1954, relating to drunkenness and conduct contrary to good order and discipline.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0426/1294452-army-officer-court-martial/