Person: Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea

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O'Dea tours U2 Sarajevo concert site

The Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea will visit the stadium in Sarajevo today where U2 staged a symbolic concert after the Bosnian War ended.

Wed, 05 Mar, 2008

Troops to begin Chad mission in weeks

Some 400 Irish troops will be finally deployed to Chad at the end of the month, the Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea confirmed today.

Fri, 11 Jan, 2008

Tenders invited for new Navy ship

The Government is to invite tenders for the first of three new Naval ships later this year, Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea revealed today.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Irish troops allowed phone home for free

Irish peacekeeping troops overseas are being supplied with free calls home for Christmas.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2006

O'Dea hits back at Greens' troops claim

The Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea today insisted claims by the Green Party that the lives of Irish troops would be put at risk by new rules on battlegroups were outrageous and unfounded.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006