Terms of Reference
The review shall encompass a review of all relevant documents held by the Department and the Defence Forces, any additional material as may be supplied or received by the Reviewer, and interviews of such persons as considered appropriate by the Reviewer.
The Reviewer will:
- Review the allegations as detailed in the written correspondence to the Minister and determine if –
- In the period covered by the disclosure, did the Air Corps comply with relevant Health and Safety standards with regard to the safe use of toxic chemicals and if not what action has been taken in the intervening period to ensure compliance.
- In relation the disclosure, provide considered views and observations in relation to the allegations set out.
- Provide such other considered views and observations as are considered necessary.
The Reviewer shall be provided with access to all available documentation relevant to the events and any other documentation requested by the Reviewer.
The Reviewer shall be provided with the names of all relevant persons, including serving or retired members of the Defence Forces, or other persons the Reviewer considers appropriate. The Reviewer shall endeavour to interview or take statements from all relevant persons.
The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces shall each appoint a liaison officer to provide the necessary information required in order to conduct the review and to assist the Reviewer in identifying the relevant persons to be interviewed.
The review shall be submitted to the Minister with Responsibility for Defence by the Reviewer.
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