Person: Chief of Staff Vice Admiral

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Veterans playing their part in fight against Covid-19 to keep communities running

Thousands of Defence Forces veterans, many wearing special high-vis vests to identify themselves, are currently working with communities all over the country to bolster the fight against the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Defence Forces ‘failings’ on soldier deaths

An independent review into the murder of one Irish soldier and the disappearance of another in south Lebanon in 1981 has identified a series of failings and shortcomings in the Defence Forces operation.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

‘Plugging gaps in resources may lead to army deaths’

Plugging gaps with limited resources could lead to deaths in the Defence Forces and a worst-case scenario, as the number of officers quitting continues to rise.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

‘Plugging gaps in resources may lead to army deaths’

Plugging gaps with limited resources could lead to deaths in the Defence Forces and a worst-case scenario, as the number of officers quitting continues to rise.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

PDForra conference: Defence Forces exodus leaves armed services’ strength below minimum set for effectiveness

A significant exodus of personnel from the Defence Forces has occurred this year, leaving the armed services’ strength well below a minimum set by the Government for it to be effective.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016