Military law
Defence forces disciplinary proceedings
Legal advice and representation for serving and former members of the Irish Defence Forces facing disciplinary investigations, hearings and related proceedings.
When should you seek legal advice?
You should consider obtaining legal advice as early as possible if you have received notice of disciplinary proceedings, been called to an investigation or hearing, received an adverse decision, or have been asked to provide a written response that may affect your career, status or entitlements.
What should you do now?
Keep all correspondence and documents relating to the matter. Make a note of any hearing dates or response deadlines. Avoid altering or deleting relevant records, and consider obtaining advice before making submissions where the outcome may affect your career, status or entitlements
documents that may be useful
- Notice of disciplinary proceedings
- Relevant correspondence
- Investigation material
- Relevant orders or policies
- Previous written submissions
- Decision letters
- Details of any hearing date or response deadline
How o'Regan little solicitors llp can help
O’Regan Little Solicitors LLP can advise on the disciplinary process, review relevant documentation, assist in preparing written submissions, represent members where appropriate, and advise on available review or challenge options where an adverse decision has been made.
Frequently asked questions
When should I get legal advice in a disciplinary matter?
You should consider obtaining advice as early as possible, particularly where you have received formal notification, been asked to attend an investigation or hearing, or are required to provide a written response that could affect your career, status or entitlements.
Should I respond before speaking to a solicitor?
Where the matter may have significant consequences, it can be sensible to obtain advice before making a formal written submission or response. The appropriate approach will depend on the circumstances and any applicable deadline.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring or send any notice of proceedings, correspondence, investigation material, relevant orders or policies, previous submissions, decision letters and details of any hearing or response deadline.
Facing defence forces disciplinary proceedings?
Speak with O'Regan Little about this and any deadline you are facing.