SERIOUS concerns have been raised after the Ministry of Defence confirmed it still employs British army captain who harassed a civilian Catholic worker.
Bronagh Murray (51), from Co Down, was targeted by her British army boss over five months in 2017 while she carried out clerical work in Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn.
The mother-of-two said the officer repeatedly referenced her religion and made deeply offensive remarks, including calling her "a big cougar", in front of army personnel.
"That was the most humiliating comment that you could ever give a woman, especially when she's surrounded by 600 men," she told The Irish News.
Ms Murray will receive more than £500,000 in compensation following the decision of a Fair Employment Tribunal this week.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) also accepted liability.
The army captain was eventually disciplined and transferred to another military posting.
A spokesman for the MoD said the soldier was still a member of the British army.
However, he said the MoD could not make any further comment because the "process hasn't been completed".
Sinn Féin justice spokeswoman Linda Dillon said she was alarmed by the seriousness of the case.
"I would have deep concerns that this individual is still being employed by the MoD, potentially in a position of responsibility," she said.
"The MoD should give details of what they have put in place to protect any individual who may have to work for or alongside this person, particularly women.
"At what point do we say it is unacceptable to harass somebody in the workplace?
"This clearly was serious enough to warrant a substantial pay-out.
"It is concerning that someone responsible for that type of harassment remains as an employee of the MoD."
