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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.

Defence Forces recruitment hampered by Covid-19

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020 - 20:00

Paul Hosford

Irish Army Defence Forces

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

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