Person: Paul Kehoe

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<p>Ex-air corps member Gary Coll from Lifford, Co. Donegal. The State has agreed to pay €2 million to the former air corps technician. Picture: Joe Dunne </p>

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Joe Leogue: Over a decade on, ill air corps technicians still await a fair hearing

The settlement between the State and Gary Coll closes one chapter in the allegations by former air corps technicians that they were exposed to dangerous chemicals while working on military vehicles. However, as Joe Leogue outlines, many more cases and issues of disclosure remain unresolved

<p>Carlow–Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan warned that the Irish Government's decision to recognise Palestine could see Israeli businesses choose to leave Ireland. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall</p>

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Recognition of Palestine 'does not reflect view of FG grassroots'

<p>Speculation around Paul Kehoe's future had been mounting after general election boundary redraws split his constituency. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Fine Gael TD Paul Kehoe decides not to contest next election

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Fine Gael pins election hopes on senators as up to nine TDs not running

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Politicians are left surveying the lay of the new land

SPaul Hosford: Are Fine Gael departures a damaging drip-feed or a chance for new blood?

Mick McCarthy meets Irish Defence Forces team

Fine Gael TDs criticise colleagues for spreading retirement rumours

While he did not mention any names, Wexford TD Paul Kehoe — who was also included in the list but says he intends to run again — was highly critical of 'a TD and a senator' in Fine Gael

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

Coillte plan to sell thousands of acres to investment fund already a 'done deal'

Agriculture Minister McConalogue admitted such a deal 'would not be the preferred option', but said 'all levers must be pulled' to realise the scale of forest and tree planting needed

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Irish Examiner view: No, we will continue to celebrate success

It's time to unbundle a mish-mash of assertions about media coverage of the Leaving Cert examinations

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Daniel McConnell: Loveless marriage of convenience exposed by O'Gorman's outburst

The willingness of TDs and ministers to openly disagree with the Taoiseach points to the weakness of Micheál Martin's authority

Sat, 15 May, 2021

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches

What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Secretary-general of defence forces not required to have military qualifications for €200k role

The criteria for the €200k per year job as secretary-general of the Department of Defence did not require any military, security, or international qualifications.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Defence Forces recruitment hampered by Covid-19

The recruitment of Defence Forces personnel has been severely impacted by Covid-19, the Defence Minister has admitted.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Irish news sites and Facebook among popular searches by Government departments

Irish news websites, Facebook and tabloid website dailymail.co.uk all feature in the top 10 sites visited across government departments.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Army blames Covid-19 for continued failure to give affidavit to former Air Corps mechanic

The army cannot give a signed affidavit to the legal team of a former Air Corps mechanic because of Covid-19 physical distancing rules.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Arrivals in Ireland will have to fill in form saying where they will isolate for 14 days

‘Extraordinary measure’ will help with contact tracing, says Harris

Sat, 23 May, 2020

New mission for Defence Forces in Med approved by Cabinet

The Government has approved the deployment of up to three Permanent Defence Force personnel to a new EU operation in the Mediterranean.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

New Cork build puts stop to off-duty sailors sleeping on ships

Work will start next year on building a new accommodation block at the naval service headquarters in Haulbowline Island, Cork, with the aim of bringing an end to the regular occurrence of up to 80 sailors sleeping on ships on their days off.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Govt look at private charter to bring army officers home from Congo amid rising tensions

The Department of Defence says it's looking at chartering a private jet to extrIcate two Irish Army officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid fears for their safety because locals are blaming foreigners for spreading Covid-19.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Covid-19: Defence Minister says everything is being done to get soldiers home

The Defence Minister is asking families of soldiers stuck in missions abroad to trust he is doing everything to get them home.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Forces’ medicine use could face challenge in legal actions

The Defence Forces feared new medical instructions on the use of anti-malaria medicines by troops would be used in legal actions being taken by serving and former soldiers over side effects from the drug Lariam.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Taoiseach urged to deliver ‘exit strategy’ as restrictions to be extended by two weeks

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been urged by ministers to lay out “an exit strategy” on Friday, when Covid-19 restrictions are to be extended by at least two weeks.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Cabinet convinced to introduce emergency policing powers by rural reports

Reports of Dubliners flocking to beaches in Mayo and Wexford led to the Government introducing radical emergency policing powers for this weekend, it has emerged.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Reports of Dubliners 'flocking' to beaches in Mayo and Wexford led to signing of emergency laws

“Ringer said that locals were on to him going bananas about the Dubs flooding the areas like Westport and Louisburg while Kehoe was the same about the beaches in Wexford."

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Patriotism ‘in the DNA’ of returning vets

Nearly 500 former members of the Defence Forces have applied to rejoin the military to aid the fight against Covid-19.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Defence Forces veterans wishing to re-enlist must submit online application

Defence Forces veterans wishing to re-enlist to help in the battle against Covid-19 will be asked to submit online applications from early next week.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Reserve Defence Forces prepare to mobilise against Covid-19

Numbers have dwindled however to 1,801 members with 1,000 approximately considered active reservists.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Defence Forces keep on truckin’ with new 4x4s

The Defence Forces are to get a whole new fleet of troop-carrying trucks at a cost of nearly €25m.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Taoiseach delays US trip; 10 ministers spending St Patrick's Day abroad

He will now not go to New York where a UN event is being held as was initially planned.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

State scales back St Patrick’s Day trips for ministers

Ministers travelling abroad as part of scaled back St Patrick’s Day visits this year have been banned from flying first class, hiring limousines, or using hotel suites.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Independent Verona Murphy elected in Wexford

The count in Wexford has completed with the election of Independent Verona Murphy on the eleventh count.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

44 personnel have left naval service since vessels tied up

The equivalent of a ship’s crew has left the naval service since it was forced to tie up two vessels due to manpower shortages.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2020

Protestors encourage voters not to give Paul Kehoe any preference votes

Minister with Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe is being targeted by former members of the Defence Forces who are trying to encourage voters in the forthcoming General Election not to vote for him.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

Juno McEnroe: Reading the signs from crucial constituencies

A small number of bellwether constituencies could be highly significant in the battle for top spot between Fiann Fáil and Fine Gael, says Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2020

'I'm going to be that voice for Wexford' - Verona Murphy to run for Dáil as indepedent

“I want to also improve mental health services for Wexford, this county needs a University and we absolutely need to improve the supply of housing through the current planning network”.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

Verona Murphy to announce on Tuesday if she will run in General Election

Former Fine Gael by-election Verona Murphy is to announce on Tuesday whether she will run as an Independent candidate in Wexford in the upcoming General Election.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

Government spent €1.3m on phones

It cost €1.3m to buy new mobile phones for top civil servants and ministerial advisers since 2017, it can be revealed.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Fine Gael drops Verona Murphy for general election

Fine Gael has agreed to drop Wexford candidate Verona Murphy for the general election with fears she could damage the party if allowed run.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019

Fianna Fáil in favour of independent pay commission for Defence Forces

Fianna Faíl says it's in favour of establishing an independent pay commission for the Defence Forces and wants to restore an Army brigade which was disbanded in 2012.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

Elaine Loughlin: Are we in a new era of intolerant politics?

Verona Murphy performed well in the by-election, with no mass voter boycott of her after controversial migrant remarks, says political correspondent Elaine Loughlin.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2019

Air Corps pilot shortage limits emergency helicopter use

A chronic shortage of trained pilots has forced the Air Corps to reduce the number of hours it will fly the Emergency Aeromedical Service helicopter, based in Athlone.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019

Soldiers accept pay proposals to restore allowances and increase take-home salary

The Defence Forces have suffered staff shortages because of retention issues attributed to pay and conditions.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019

Ministers accused of hypocrisy for using carbon-heavy private jets

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s flights on the Learjet alone produced over six times more carbon than a person’s average yearly emissions from travel, food production, home heating, electricity use, and other activities.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2019

Regina Doherty latest to be connected to Dáil voting controversy

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty is the latest minister to be subject to scrutiny about voting in the Dáil.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2019

President Higgins and Defence Minister return from Beirut following evacuation

The President and Defence Minister have returned to Ireland after being evacuated from their hotel in Beirut yesterday.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2019

President Higgins and Defence Minister evacuated from hotel in Lebanese capital

The President and Defence Minister have been evacuated from their hotel in Beirut.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2019

Defence Forces complaints include buying own gear and waiting on officers

Defence Forces recruits are being told to buy their own running shoes and boot polish and some officers demand to be waited on hand and foot.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2019

PDForra chief defends link with ICTU

Military management has absolutely nothing to fear from rank and file Defence Forces personnel having an affiliation with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

PDForra conference to discuss Defence Forces staff stress

While pay and conditions will dominate PDForra’s annual conference, so too will overburdening stress within the ranks of the Defence Forces caused by manpower shortages.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2019

‘Mammoth task’ for Ireland to secure UN Security Council seat

Ireland has will have a “mammoth task” to secure a seat on the UN Security Council but at the moment “we’re winning”, claims Tánaiste Simon Coveney.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019