An independent confidential contact person will be appointed to assist former and serving members of the Defence Forces who make allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace. That is under plans to be announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney and the Minster joined us on the show this morning.

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