#Defence Forces

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Air Corps new C295 aircraft
Defence Forces monitor Russian naval vessels near Irish waters
Air Corps conducted surveillance on three vessels including the warship Admiral Golovko and the Yantar, officially described as a research ship 

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Irish Defence Forces planning in case conflict in Lebanon escalates
Irish Defence Forces planning in case conflict in Lebanon escalates
Defence Forces considering several contingency plans in the wake of Israeli actions against Unifil positions in South Lebanon 

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Almost €45m in dormant accounts to benefit more than 50 disadvantaged groups
Almost €45m in dormant accounts to benefit more than 50 disadvantaged groups
There is almost €780,000 for social inclusion projects, €6.5m for sports facilities, and €2.9m for youth justice services

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

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Unifil condemns Israeli army destruction of fence near where Irish peacekeepers are on duty 
IDF excavators and bulldozer destroyed part of a fence and a concrete structure in Unifil's position in Ras Naqoura, southern Lebanon

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Government launch new inquiry into killing in Lebanon of Private Sean Rooney
Government launch new inquiry into killing in Lebanon of Private Sean Rooney
The 24-year-old from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping force was ambushed and fired upon in December 2022

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

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Senior Defence Forces officer on administrative leave pending tests of suspected illegal drugs 
Drugs dog on training exercise picked up scent of the suspected drugs in a locker at Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Review of the 125th Infantry Battalion
Hundreds of Irish peacekeepers prepare to travel to south Lebanon
Among the 381 soldiers deploying to Unifil are father and son Sergeant Major Patrick Enfield and Private Adam Enfield

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket
Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket
Lieutenant General Sean Clancy said all troops are safe and well, with the Katyusha rocket landing in an unoccupied area of the base

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Life Sentences Bill 2024
International protection applications could pass new annual record of 20,000
Justice Minister Helen McEntee told Cabinet colleagues of the revised projection after the 15,496 applications received by the end of Q3

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Navy and Air Corps fishery protection patrols halved amid staff shortages and changed priorities
Navy and Air Corps fishery protection patrols halved amid staff shortages and changed priorities
Sources have said it also reflects a growing shift towards using available naval resources to monitor and protect critical infrastructure, such as subsea cables, from interference

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Colin Sheridan on the role of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Colin Sheridan on the role of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
Irish Examiner journalist Colin Sheridan previously served in the country as part of the UN peacekeeping forces

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Legislation could see Defence Forces brought under EU working directive by year's end
Legislation could see Defence Forces brought under EU working directive by year's end
Oireachtas committee chair and Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan also criticised delays in implementing the directive, with timeframes previously indicated not being met

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon
Ireland’s peacekeepers in Lebanon are putting their lives on the line. I know – I was one of them
In 1996, Tom Clonan witnessed the horror as the Israeli army fired on UN positions. Now he says that history is repeating itself

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Israeli minister denounces UN peacekeepers as fighting rages
Israeli minister denounces UN peacekeepers as fighting rages
'The State of Israel will do everything to ensure the safety of its citizens, and if the UN cannot help, at least it should not interfere, and move its personnel from the combat zones'

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Reserve Defence Forces Regeneration and Development Plan
Defence Forces Chief of Staff: Israeli strikes on UN peacekeeper outposts 'deliberate' 
Asked if he believed claims from Israel that the injuries were an inadvertent result of fire at Hezbollah positions, Lt Geneal Seán Clancy said: 'In these circumstances, I don’t.;

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Israel's 'enormous' bombing of Beirut was less than 1km from Unicef office – Irish aid worker
Israel's 'enormous' bombing of Beirut was less than 1km from Unicef office – Irish aid worker
Unicef's deputy head in Lebanon, Cobh native Ettie Higgins, says Israel’s attacks on Beirut will lead to ‘major humanitarian consequences’

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Tánaiste to raise slow progress of Sean Rooney murder trial with Lebanese authorities
Family of Seán Rooney frustrated by failure of UN to provide assistance
Pte Rooney, aged 24, from Co Donegal, was killed while driving an armoured jeep on Unifil peacekeeping duties in Lebanon on December 14, 2022

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon
Defence Forces confirm Irish troops will stay in Lebanon
Unifil confirmed that two peacekeepers were injured in two explosions which occurred close to an observation tower

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

US political adviser resigns after calling for Israel to 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers
US political adviser resigns after calling for Israel to 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers
Matthew RJ Brodsky stated that Israel 'should carpet bomb the Irish area and then drop napalm over it'

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Ireland's peacekeepers have a job to do in Lebanon. And do it they will
Colin Sheridan: Ireland's peacekeepers have a job to do in Lebanon. And do it they will
To understand why Ireland's contributions to the UN, and peacekeeping in Lebanon in particular, are so valuable, we must acknowledge our roles as outliers in the international community

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Israeli troops leave their positions beside Irish Unifil peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops leave their positions beside Irish Unifil peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said: 'Those Israeli tanks and other armed elements that were around 652 position have left'

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Irish troops 'remain vigilant' as Israel begin ground operations in Lebanon
Irish troops 'remain vigilant' as Israel begin ground operations in Lebanon
Soldiers serving in Lebanon 'accounted for and well', Defence Forces said

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Micheál Martin accuses Israel of endangering Irish troops in Lebanon
Micheál Martin accuses Israel of endangering Irish troops in Lebanon
Micheál Martin, who is also the minister for defence, accused the Israeli Defence Forces of 'reckless behaviour' as he said the safety of Irish troops is the 'number one priority'

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Irish families fly home from Lebanon as Unifil troops limit movements amid Israeli invasion
Irish families fly home from Lebanon as Unifil troops limit movements amid Israeli invasion
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said close co-operation with the Netherlands and Canada facilitated the evacuation of Irish people from Lebanon

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

1916 Commemorations Ceremonys
More than €18m of Ireland's defence budget unspent and handed back to exchequer last year
Underspends in pay offset in part by overspends in deployment, equipment and IT, Comptroller and Auditor General report shows

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

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Defence Forces numbers nearly a quarter below the minimum
There are also fears it will be an uphill battle for the Government to reach its target of 11,500 personnel in the Defence Forces within four years

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

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Defence Forces chief says Irish troops in Lebanon have plenty of food and other essentials
Lieutenant General Seán Clancy denied reports UN peacekeepers were running out of supplies

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Stand Down & Distinguished Service Medal Award to Major General Maureen O Brien
Defence Forces chief applauds 'tremendous resilience' of Irish troops in Lebanon
General Seán Clancy told Drivetime that Irish troops deployed to Unifil 'are doing an extraordinary job in the most difficult circumstances'

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

1916 Commemorations Ceremonys
More than 25% of Defence Forces officers considering resigning or taking early retirement
Survey by representative body found 100% of personnel believed the Government could do more to support the Defence Forces

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Defence budget increase will allow for planned purchase of military radar
Defence budget increase will allow for planned purchase of military radar
Ireland does not have a military radar, meanwhile, and the Department of Defence estimates it will take until 2028 — at a possible cost of €300m — to acquire one

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

1916 Commemorations Ceremonys
Officers want a 'full-time Minister for Defence', says representative body
More than 80% of officers believe personnel of all ranks should be able to earn overtime for unsociable hours worked.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

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Budget 2025: 'Baby boost' of €420 for newborns, two energy credits, and carer's grant rise
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has secured the largest additional social protection spending in the history of the State at €2.7bn

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Department of Defence spent €21k on marquees for commissioning ceremony
Department of Defence spent €21k on marquees for commissioning ceremony
Department accused of paying 'enormous sums of money on spin and PR' when army could have provided the tents for free

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Women of Honour call for extension to deadline of Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry
Women of Honour call for extension to deadline of Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin signed a statutory instrument to establish the tribunal earlier this year

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Ireland to give a further €2m in humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Sudan
Ireland to give a further €2m in humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Sudan
Ahead of his speech to the UN, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said 3.7m people in Lebanon need humanitarian assistance now while, in Sudan, over 25m people face acute hunger

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

'Bombs were dropping either side of us': Irish woman speaks of terror in Lebanon
'Bombs were dropping either side of us': Irish woman speaks of terror in Lebanon
'Now they have bombed Beirut, it’s turning into what we left behind. The war zone is following us into Beirut' said Gadir Zabad from Kilkenny

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

'A warrior': Tributes to former Irish soldier killed in action in Ukraine
'A warrior': Tributes to former Irish soldier killed in action in Ukraine
It is understood the man fought in Ukraine in 2021, but suffered facial injuries when previously wounded in action there and returned to fight this year

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Defence Forces in 'constant contact' with Irish troops in southern Lebanon amid expanded Israeli strikes
Defence Forces in 'constant contact' with Irish troops in southern Lebanon amid expanded Israeli strikes
Simon Harris: 'Our troops in UNIFIL are well trained and their safety is our main concern'

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Defence Forces 'hyper aware' as Russian navy expected to conduct drills
Defence Forces 'hyper aware' as Russian navy expected to conduct drills
It is expected that if the Russian ships or submarines enter Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone, the naval service will send out a vessel to the area to monitor the operation.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

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'God and the Rape Crisis Centre are helping me': Yvonne O'Rouke on Defence Forces abuse
As she prepares her submission for the tribunal of inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying within the Defence Forces, Yvonne must relive her traumas

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Rehearsal of Russian Navy Day parade in Kronshtadt
Russian navy expected to sail into Irish waters again this month
Military sources say Russian ships will again put on a show of strength in the North Atlantic — while also mapping critical undersea data cables

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Ireland has lowest level of spending on defence of eight comparable EU countries — report
Ireland has lowest level of spending on defence of eight comparable EU countries — report
Oireachtas Parliamentary Budgetary Office said Naval Service worst affected by staff shortages and given 'increased geopolitical uncertainty and increased military conflicts' across the world, a proper assessment of the financial requirements of the Naval Service was 'essential'

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Refurbishment of Cork naval base designed to boost recruitment and retention, Tánaiste says
Refurbishment of Cork naval base designed to boost recruitment and retention, Tánaiste says
Other incentives include a starting salary for new recruits of €40,000 and accommodation and food at Haulbowline base for just €43 a week

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Navy’s new inshore patrol vessels, LÉ Aoibhinn and LÉ Gobnait, commissioned
Navy’s new inshore patrol vessels, LÉ Aoibhinn and LÉ Gobnait, commissioned
Tánaiste says the vessels, purchased from New Zealand for €26m will strengthen the country’s maritime security

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

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