Corkman becomes second-in-command of the Naval Service

Captain Ken Minehane who has been appointed second-in-charge of the Naval Service

A Co. Corkman who played a pivotal role in a multi-national operation to save tens of thousands of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea has been appointed second-in-command of the Naval Service.

Ken Minehane, who joined the navy in 1988, has been promoted to the rank of Captain and will fill the role of Officer Commanding Naval Operations Command and second in command.