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category national | miscellaneous | news report author Saturday May 04, 2002 14:01author by Donal Roche - ex-Armyauthor email deroche at eircom dot netauthor address 26 Cabhsa Inismhor Baile an Chollaigh Corcaighauthor phone 086 308 2315

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I am o8159 Lt. Donal Roche who was forecefully 'retired' by the President in 1969. I have been trying for 33 years to clear my name. The state is refusing me my military files which I need to see the charges against me. They made a security exception against me under F.O.I. Only 3 Officers have been fired under this draconian "in the interests of the service" rule in 50 years. Recently I lost my struggle for 'discovery' in the courts because of delay. Anyone who heard my pleas on the Marion Finucane show Fri. 4th should contact both the show (1850 715 105) and the taoiseach (taoiseach@taoiseach.irlgov.ie) if they wish to support my struggle. My disgrace was used to destroy my Sister Adi's bid for the Presidency in 1997 by the same faceless secret forces who framed me back in 1969. This dirty tricks campaign helped elect President McAleese. I

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author by Phuq Heddpublication date Sat May 04, 2002 19:13author address author phone

I don't know anything about your case, having never heard of it before. Perhaps you could provide a short summary of the background? Links to supporting resources would be useful too.

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