Leader of military's Covid-19 battle promoted to senior Cork-based role

Task force established in March in response to pandemic threat

Appointment of Brigadier General Brian Cleary to General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade

The Irish Army officer who has been in charge of the military task force aiding the battle against Covid-19 has been appointed to General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade.

Brigadier General Brian Cleary, who is a native of Athlone, Co Westmeath, will be based at Collins Barracks, Cork.