The Irish Examiner has
this report on an unusual lawsuit brought in the High Court by the Head of Legal Services in connection with his claim of whistleblower status. Excerpt:
A senior army officer's High Court challenge over the State’s refusal to provide him with an independent report into his allegations of corruption and misconduct within the military has opened before the High Court.
The action has been brought by the Defence Forces Head of Legal Services Colonel Jerry Lane against the Minister for Defence, Ireland and the Attorney General.
In opposing the action, the respondents deny any wrongdoing and argue Col Lane is not entitled to any of the reliefs sought.
Opening the case, Col Lane's counsel Roughan Banim SC said the case arises out of concerns raised by his client several years ago that preferential treatment was being afforded to another member of the Defence Forces to the detriment of other members.
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