Person: Defence Minister Willie O'Dea

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Greens to issue statement on O'Dea row

A statement is expected from the Green Party this evening following their meeting to discuss the controversy surrounding the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea.

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Cowen: O'Dea has support of the Government

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Limerick Leader release O'Dea recording

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Dáil suspended as O'Dea row raises temperatures

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Green Party chairman has no confidence in O'Dea

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O'Dea wins vote of confidence

Kenny accuses O'Dea of 'act of criminality'

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has accused the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea of "conducting an act of criminality against the State".

Wed, 17 Feb, 2010

Cowen: Motion of 'confidence' a waste of time

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has moved a motion of "complete confidence" in the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea in the Dáil.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2010

SF calling for O'Dea's resignation over court statement

Sinn Féin is calling on the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea to step down over defamatory statements he made against one of the party's local election candidates.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2010

O'Dea to attend Remembrance Day ceremony

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is attending a ceremony marking Remembrance Sunday in Limerick this morning.

Sun, 08 Nov, 2009

O’Dea to inspect troops ahead of Chad departure

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is due in Galway today to inspect the next unit of Irish troops to join the UN's peacekeeping mission in Chad.

Thu, 14 May, 2009

Govt preparing response to possible Dell job cuts

The Government has reportedly prepared a plan to deal with the possible loss of 2,000 jobs at the Dell plant in Limerick.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2008

O’Dea under fire over pleas for prisoner leniency

The victims' support group Advic has severely criticised Defence Minister Willie O'Dea for facilitating 29 leniency requests on behalf of prisoners between 2002 and 2006.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2008

Minister praises cocaine-haul team

Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dermot Earley has joined Defence Minister Willie O'Dea in praising those involved in the successful operation to seize a record haul of cocaine off the Irish coast.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2008

O’Dea denies reports of imminent Dell closure

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea has denied being informed by Dell executives that the computer giant plans to end its Irish operations early next year.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2008

Troops make final preparations for Chad

Over 300 Defence Force troops are beginning their final preparations today for their deployment to Chad later this month.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2008

O'Dea visits African refugees

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is today visiting thousands of refugees living in camps on the border between Chad and Darfur.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2008

O'Dea begins three-day visit to Chad

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is due to travel to Chad today despite clashes involving Irish soldiers in the country over the weekend.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2008

Ireland marks 50th anniversary of UN membership

The Government and the Defence Forces are today marking the 50th anniversary of Ireland's membership of the United Nations.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2005

Banks to pay full cost of army escorts for cash transits

Ireland's banks have reportedly agreed to pay the State at least €3m extra every year to cover the cost of providing army escorts for cash transits.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

Irish assessment team to depart for tsunami-ravaged areas

The team appointed by the Government to visit the areas of south Asia affected by the St Stephen's Day tsunami is due to depart for the region later today.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2005

O’Dea: Army deafness claims will be cleared within a year

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea has predicted that the State will deal with all army deafness claims within the next year.

Wed, 29 Dec, 2004

O’Dea to review Irish peacekeepers ahead of Liberia mission

Defence Minister Willie O'Dea is due to review the Irish soldiers preparing for peacekeeping duties in Liberia during a visit to Collins Barracks in Cork later today.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004