Person: Sean Clancy

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<p>Natasha O'Brien, left, and Ruth Coppinger joined protesters outside Leinster House, Dublin, on Tuesday evening. Picture: Gareth Chaney/PA</p>

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Politicians and Defence Forces told to 'do your jobs' as Crotty judge retires early

Ms O'Brien told protesters: 'I sat up in the public gallery ... and thought: 'What are you going to do, what are you going to do? I'm right here'

<p>Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, who takes a top EU job next year, told a seminar on the partnerships between Nato, UN, and the EU in the Belgian Ambassador's residence that given Ireland’s history of peacekeeping it is a “matter of concern” that the Security Council has not established a new peacekeeping operation in over a decade. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

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Ongoing invasions in Ukraine and Gaza are jeopardising peacekeeping missions

<p>A tribunal of inquiry will examine the effectiveness of complaints processes in the Defence Forces.</p>

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Defence Forces staff 'encouraged' to engage with tribunal amid reprisal fears

FILE PHOTO Irish diplomats and military officials are canvassing in Europe to appoint Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant G

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Irishman Lt General Sean Clancy promoted for top EU military job

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Tánaiste wanted complaints of sexual nature referred to gardaí, not military police

Centenary Ceremony of the Military Handover of Baldonnel Aerodrome

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Air corps staff three times more likely to complain to Ombudsman

'Who is going to mind our backyard when this navy ship is away?'

Independent senator Gerard Craughwell said the plan to send the LÉ William Butler Yeats to Libya despite the staff shortages is "another example of Ireland trying to big itself up in the eyes of the UN".

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Defence Forces official recruitment rebrand launch in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines

Senator calls for chief of staff to reveal what he knew about abuse in armed forces

Another senator has called for the Defence Forces Chief of Staff to come before the Oireachtas to account for what he knew about abuse and sexual assaults in the armed forces.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Irish Examiner view: The Women of Honour are correct — only a statutory inquiry will suffice

A State inquiry could help bring about meaningful, positive change in the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Chief of staff says he had been unaware of abuse and bullying in the Defence Forces

Army whistleblower Senator Tom Clonan says Seán Clancy should come before the Oireachtas to explain his remarks

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Report left chief of staff feeling ‘ashamed’

Lieutenant General Sean Clancy commended the Women of Honour group for 'speaking truth to power' in terms of the allegations they had brought to light which led to the review

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Sean O'Riordan: Defence Forces are sleepwalking towards a staffing crisis

Inadequate pay, pensions, and conditions are driving personnel out of Ireland's Army, Air Corps, and Navy

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Defence Forces launches major campaign as it seeks 3,000 new recruits

The organisation requires 1,000 additional personnel to reach its minimum required strength of 9,500.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Russian military exercises off coast of Ireland

Russian ambassador asked to appear before Oireachtas committee

Yury Filatov has been asked to discuss the Ukraine crisis, Russian exercises off Ireland's coast, and his meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces Lieutenant General Sean. Clancy

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Contract extensions to allow 500 members to remain in short-staffed Defence Forces

The move "potentially represents a seminal moment for all of the Defence Forces", according to PDForra general secretary Gerard Guinan.

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

Limerick IFC final replay: Galtee Gaels see off Gerald Griffins to secure senior football in 2020

Galtee Gaels will be playing senior football in Limerick next year following a 1-11 to 0-12 victory over Gerald Griffins in the IFC final replay at the LIT Gaelic Groiunds.

Sun, 27 Oct, 2019

War of Independence spouses recieved €8m in State pension payments in last 10 years

The surviving spouses of deceased War of Independence veterans have received almost €8m in pension payments from the State in the past 10 years, new figures have revealed.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2019

'Isolated and vilified': Air Corps informant says he’ll retire early

An Air Corps whistleblower is to take early retirement from the Defence Forces, less than two months after telling the junior defence minister that he had received “continuing and unwarranted treatment” for making protected disclosures on health-and-safety issues.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2019

Ceremony at Glasnevin to honour Victoria Cross winner

A special ceremony will take place today at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, to honour a Victoria Cross winner who pioneered aerial warfare tactics, shooting down 61 enemy planes — making him the fifth most deadly pilot of the First World War.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2018

TDs to visit Air Corps HQ to ensure safety changes made

TDs and senators are to visit the Air Corps headquarters, amid fears for the health and safety of staff at Casement Aerodrome.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

TDs to visit Air Corps HQ to ensure safety changes made

TDs and senators are to visit the Air Corps headquarters, amid fears for the health and safety of staff at Casement Aerodrome.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

50% pension hike for War of Independence widows

The surviving spouses of War of Independence veterans received a 50% increase in their pensions from the State last year to commemorate the centenary of the Easter Rising.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

War of Independence veterans’ widows get €6.5m pension payouts over 6 years

The widows of deceased War of Independence veterans have received almost €6.5m in pension payments from the State in the past six years.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Stevie Parle’s Madeleines

A MONTH after the Literary Festival of Food and Wine at Ballymaloe we’re still getting excited feedback and thank you cards in response to the event, from both participants and those who came along over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2013

Keane class inspires Premier to victory

Tipperary 2-18 Waterford 1-15

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

HRI to restructure following resignation

Horse Racing Ireland has announced a significant restructuring of its marketing subsidiary in the wake of the resignation of a senior director over breach of ethics concerns.

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012

Ireland’s fiery contribution to baseball

Joey Barton told his Twitter followers on Sunday that after he got sent off against Man City, he tried and failed to get “one of theirs” to accompany him.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

Army pensions for soldiers’ widows

UP to 260 widows of soldiers who fought during the War of Independence are continuing to receive army pensions.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

Waterford dig deep to win over Clare

Waterford 0-22 Clare 1-15

Mon, 07 Jun, 2010

Cork stars boxing clever with Rylane

TWO members of the Cork senior football team will feature on the bill at the Rylane BC tournament at the Riverside Park Hotel in Macroom on December 7.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2008

War of Independence veteran dies aged 105

A 105-year-old War of Independence veteran who served alongside Michael Collins, died today.

Mon, 18 Sep, 2006

1916 commemoration ‘a mistake’

THE oldest survivor of the War of Independence is opposed to this year’s Easter Rebellion commemoration - despite marching in many military parades over the years.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006

Dramatic first win for Dungannon

Dungannon 21 Belfast Harlequins 18

Sat, 29 Nov, 2003

Bester gets best out of Harlequins

Buccaneers 18 Belfast Harlequins 24

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

American ace to ride in Britain

Leading American jump jockey Gus Brown is set to ride in Britain before the new season starts in the States on March 9, the Thoroughbredtimes website reports.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2003

American ace to ride in Britain

Leading American jump jockey Gus Brown is set to ride in Britain before the new season starts in the States on March 9, the Thoroughbredtimes website reports.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2003

Clancy inspires Harlequins win

Belfast Harlequins 17 Blackrock 0

Sat, 02 Nov, 2002