Army general in charge of illegal drinking party that ended with sexual assault was promoted

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Senior Defence Force officers now face heavy disciplinary action over the party held in June 2020. Photo: Stock image

Fionnán Sheahan

The Army general in charge of an illegal drinking party that ended with a sexual assault was subsequently promoted.