There's been a call for a full public inquiry into the use of a controversial anti-malaria drug by Irish defence forces.

It's after a British Defence Committee said the drug Lariam should be a 'last resort', because of it's severe side effects like depression, suicidal ideation and hallucinations.

The group that represents the Irish Defence Forces - PDFORRA - thinks Irish defence staff should be given a choice of whether to take it.

Helen Vaughan reports.