Organisation: Defence Forces'

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Retired Colonel Dorcha Lee has urged the Government to bring the Defence Forces up to strength

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Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces

The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.

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Threat of return to violence in North: Defence Forces' officers' body

Defence Forces' officers warn Irish airspace the "weak underbelly" of Europe

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Public asked for views on Ireland's first national security strategy

The development of the strategy is part of a major restructuring of Ireland's intelligence infrastructure, a key recommendation of the Policing Commission, published in September 2018.

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Tánaiste: 'Complex and sensitive' operation to repatriate Lisa Smith could take weeks

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Defence Forces' officers vote to accept €10m package of increased allowances

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Defence Force pay review to take place within three months

Donegal fire under control as Air Corps helicopter drops 42,000 litres of water on blaze

The fire will continue to be monitored overnight with a number of 'hot-spots' still under observation.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2019

Athlone councillor: Defence Forces' members find artwork offensive

The councillor who tabled a motion in the chamber of Athlone Town Council requesting the removal of a piece of artwork from a gallery in the town has said that the piece is "offensive to those who served in the Defence Forces".

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013

Prince Albert of Monaco arrives in Ireland

Prince Albert II of Monaco has arrived in Ireland at the start of a three-day state visit.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2011

Group says no call for cut in Defence Forces' pay

The organisation which represents members of the Defence Forces has said they have already paid their fair share towards the resolution of the economic crisis.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2009

Suspicious package found at US Embassy in Dublin

Army bomb disposal experts are examining a suspicious package found at the US Embassy in south Dublin.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2008

O'Dea views Defence Forces' new helicopters

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea today viewed two Italian-made helicopters, worth €25m, which were delivered to the Defence Forces.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2006

Defence Forces' image improves as applications increase

The number of people applying to join the Defence Forces has doubled, as the Forces' image improves, according to surveys.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002

Irish peacekeepers in East Timor confrontation

A group of armed militia were involved in an incident with Irish troops in East Timor earlier today.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2001