Military law
Grievance procedures
Legal advice and representation for serving and former members of the Irish Defence Forces raising or responding to grievances, including advice on procedure, submissions and review options.
When should you seek legal advice?
You should consider obtaining legal advice as early as possible if you are raising a grievance, responding to a grievance, dissatisfied with the handling of a complaint, or considering a review or challenge to a decision arising from the grievance process.
What should you do now?
Keep all correspondence and documents relating to the grievance, including any complaint, response, decision or review material. Make a clear note of relevant dates and deadlines, and consider obtaining advice before making formal submissions or taking further procedural steps.
documents that may be useful
- Grievance or complaint documents
- Correspondence relating to the matter
- Any response submitted
- Decisions or findings
- Review or appeal documentation
- Relevant orders, policies or procedures
- Details of any applicable deadline
How o'Regan little solicitors llp can help
O’Regan Little Solicitors LLP can advise on the grievance process, review relevant documentation, assist in preparing submissions and responses, provide representation where appropriate, and advise on review or challenge options arising from the outcome of the grievance.
Frequently asked questions
When should I get legal advice about a grievance?
You should consider obtaining advice as early as possible, particularly if the grievance may affect your career, status, working conditions or entitlements, or if you are considering a review or challenge to the way the matter has been handled.
Should I submit my grievance before speaking to a solicitor?
Where the matter is significant or may have long-term consequences, it can be sensible to obtain advice before making a formal submission. The appropriate approach will depend on the circumstances and any applicable deadline.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring or send the grievance or complaint, relevant correspondence, any response, decisions or findings, review or appeal documents, applicable policies or procedures, and details of any deadline.
facing a defence forces grievance?
Speak with O’Regan Little about the grievance and any response, review or appeal deadline you are facing.