Organisation: the Defence Forces

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Soldiers’ wives to protest outside TD offices

A newly-formed organisation is planning a series of nationwide protests outside constituency offices of government TDs to highlight the poor pay and conditions being endured by frontline members of the Defence Forces.

Sun, 26 Mar, 2017

LATEST: Towns on flood alert as Met Éireann issues new weather warning

Latest: The National Emergency Co-ordination group says the country remains at risk for severe flooding.

Sun, 03 Jan, 2016

Ombudsman anxious about public sector recruitment moratorium

The Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, Paulyn Marrinan Quinn, has raised concerns over the moratorium on public sector recruitment.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2011

Irish troops arrive in Chad

Ireland's presence in war-torn Chad was stepped up today with the arrival of more than 160 troops.

Mon, 19 May, 2008