Person: The Minister for Defence

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Defence Forces pay and retention issues to be addressed, says minister

The Minister for Defence promises that pay and retention issues in the defence forces will be addressed in the coming weeks.

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Minister entitled to change rules of entry for Army Cadet School, court told

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Irish Navy's Mediterranean mission extended

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Coveney admits low pay problems in Defence Forces

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Minister promises legislation to tackle gangland crime

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O’Dea condemns actions of Israel on Gaza

Defence Minister: Situation in Chad is 'highly volatile'

The Minister for Defence has described the current situation in Chad as 'highly volatile'.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2008

Minister: Troop deployment to Chad on track

The Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea says the deployment of 400 Irish troops to Chad is on track.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2008

€26m for new Air Corps helicopters

The Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea has signed a contract worth €26m for two new helicopters for the Air Corps.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2006

O’Dea promises full investigation into death of Irish Army soldier

The Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has ordered an investigation into how the Government dealt with the death of an Irish Army soldier, who was killed in the Lebanon six years ago.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2005

O'Dea under fire for inaction on EU peacekeeping

The Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, has come under fire for his inaction over Irish involvement in EU peacekeeping.

Sun, 11 Sep, 2005

O'Dea visits Irish troops in Kosovo

The Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea has been in Kosovo visiting Irish troops on peacekeeping duty.

Mon, 30 May, 2005

Defence Minister Smith will not step down on age basis

The Minister for Defence, Michael Smith, has indicated that he will not be stepping down from office after the resignation of the Minister for Agriculture Joe Walsh yesterday.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Minister for Defence discusses EU security policy

The Minister for Defence Michael Smith has met his EU counterparts in Brussels to discuss the European Security and Defence Policy.

Tue, 06 Apr, 2004

Smith refuses to comment on Nenagh march

The Minister for Defence Michael Smith is refusing to confirm if he will walk with the Nenagh Hospital Action Group in a march on Saturday to protest about the Hanley Report.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003

Smith apologises to the Taoiseach

The Minister for Defence issued an apology to the Taoiseach last night for publicly objecting to proposals put forward in the Hanly Report on the healthcare system.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2003

Minister wants end to Curragh problem

The Minister for Defence Michael Smith says that the problem with over-holders at the Curragh camp has been allowed to prevail for too long.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2002

Defence decision will hit morale, says FG

The Minister for Defence's u-turn in announcing that all further army deafness claims will be processed through the Courts will further undermine morale in the Defence Forces, Fine Gael warned today.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2002

Defence Minister criticised for suspending recruitment

The Minister for Defence, Michael Smith has been criticised for suspending recruitment of the Defence Forces.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2002

Army deaf claims bill reduced by £1bn

The Minister for Defence is claiming the new system for dealing with army deafness means a saving for taxpayers of around £1bn (€1,269bn).

Sat, 26 Jan, 2002

Smith due in Lebanon later today

The Minister for Defence, Michael Smith, is due to arrive at Camp Shamrock to supervise the latest stage in the withdrawal of Irish forces from the Lebanon.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2001

Smith: Ireland not target for terrorist attacks

The Minister for Defence has said that there is no reason to believe that Ireland is a direct target for international terrorist attacks.

Sat, 13 Oct, 2001

Irish peacekeepers to be remembered in Lebanon

The Minister for Defence is today unveiling a memorial in the Lebanon as a tribute to Irish soldiers who have been killed while on duty there.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2001

Irish troops to be deployed in Sarajevo

The Minister for Defence, Michael Smith, will today review the group of Irish troops that are to depart for Sarajevo in one week.

Tue, 10 Jul, 2001

Sale of Clancy Barracks criticised

The Minister for Defence is staunchly defending his handling of the sale of Dublin's Clancy Barracks.

Wed, 16 May, 2001

Defence Minister visits Irish troops in Lebanon

The Minister for Defence is visiting Irish troops in Lebanon.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2001

Lebanon trip for Minister Smith

The Minister for Defence, Michael Smith, has left for Lebanon, where he will visit Irish personnel serving with the United Nations interim force.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2001

Defence Minister to inspect East Timor-bound troops

The Minister for Defence, Michael Smith, will later today review a platoon of Irish soldiers in Co Donegal before they leave to serve in East Timor.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2001