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# defence-forces - Friday 29 November, 2019
Lisa Smith and her daughter expected to return to Ireland this weekend
Depending on how quickly her case is processed by Turkish officials, she could land back in Ireland as soon as tomorrow.
Tusla involved in welfare plans for Lisa Smith's child, Taoiseach says
The former Defence Forces member who was married to an Islamic State fighter is due back in Ireland
# defence-forces - Thursday 28 November, 2019
Return of Lisa Smith at a 'very, very sensitive time', says Kehoe
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Lisa Smith is expected back in Ireland by the end of this week
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
# defence-forces - Saturday 16 November, 2019
Irish Naval Service detains Spanish boat off Valentia Island for alleged fishing law breaches
It’s the 12th such vessel detained by the Naval Service so far this year.
# defence-forces - Monday 11 November, 2019
Lisa Smith expected back in Ireland as Turkey prepares to deport over 20 'foreign jihadists'
Lisa Smith and her child are currently in Turkey.
# defence-forces - Monday 4 November, 2019
Tánaiste hopeful for breakthrough in Lisa Smith case 'within a few weeks'
Simon Coveney has said his primary concern is for Smith’s two-year-old daughter.
# defence-forces - Sunday 3 November, 2019
Defence Forces deployed on mission to bring Lisa Smith back to Ireland
Sources have confirmed to TheJournal.ie that plans are in place to bring Smith home from the warzone.
# defence-forces - Thursday 10 October, 2019
Five suspected pipe bombs made safe after buildings evacuated in Offaly
A number of buildings in Edenderry were evacuated last night.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Higgins says he wasn't elected to 'just read speeches he has been handed'
The president said recent comments he made about Defence Forces pay are “very much within the Constitution”.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
'I either have to leave the Defence Forces or stay and be homeless with my pregnant wife'
Officers today called for the provision of quarters for married couples or the introduction of a rent allowance to assist them.
Defence Forces Chief: 'Some great people are making the choice to leave the organisation'
Mark Mellett said he believes the organisation’s challenges will get worse before they get better.
# defence-forces - Monday 23 September, 2019
Defence Forces officers vote to accept €10m allowance proposals
The government has said the changes would make Irish military careers more attractive.
# defence-forces - Thursday 12 September, 2019
'I think it's quite unusual': Ministers respond to President Higgins' Defence Forces pay speech
As president, Higgins is the supreme commander of the Defence Forces.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 11 September, 2019
President Michael D Higgins offers support to Defence Force staff over pay
Higgins was speaking at an event celebrating members of the Defence Forces.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
French fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations
The vessel is the 9th to be seized so far this year off Irish waters.
# defence-forces - Monday 26 August, 2019
Army Ranger Wing prepares for deployment to UN mission in 'hostile environment' of Mali
The mission has been described as the most dangerous UN peacekeeping mission in the world.
# defence-forces - Thursday 22 August, 2019
Portuguese fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations
This is the eighth vessel detained by the Naval Service so far in 2019 and the second detention this week.
# defence-forces - Thursday 1 August, 2019
Properties evacuated in Dublin after improvised explosive device found in driveway of home
Gardaí responded to a call this morning at around 9am at an address at Shanliss Walk, Santry.
# defence-forces - Friday 26 July, 2019
Civil War grenade found in Malahide and made safe
An Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived at the scene shortly after noon today.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Defence Forces personnel made change on side of road before commemoration event
An image of the incident was shared on social media by the Wives and Partners of the Defence Forces.
# defence-forces - Sunday 14 July, 2019
Photos: Events take place to honour Irish troops who've died in wars or UN missions
President Higgins laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Ireland at a ceremony in Collins Barracks.
# defence-forces - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Explainer: The minister, the understaffed Naval Service and the 'young fellas caught up in the middle'
The dispute comes after a decision was made to take two vessels out of operation, leading to various claims and rows in the Dáil.
# defence-forces - Thursday 4 July, 2019
Government says €10m boost to Defence Forces pay will make Irish military careers 'more attractive'
The increase comes following the publication of the report of the Public Services Pay Commission.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 2 July, 2019
Gardaí travel to Australia to gather intelligence on jihadi bride Lisa Smith from former colleagues Exclusive
Gardaí and the Defence Forces have been carrying out their own separate investigations into Smith.
# defence-forces - Friday 28 June, 2019
Irish Naval sailors forced to sleep on ships due to lack of accommodation, TDs told
PDFORRA’s Mark Keane said they “deserve a place to put their head at night”.
# defence-forces - Thursday 20 June, 2019
Poll: Should the Government send Irish troops to Mali for peacekeeping duties?
The proposal has been debated in the Dáil this week.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Defence Forces planning to spend estimated €700k on new Escort of Honour motorbike fleet
A cavalry motorcycle Escort of Honour is normally provided by the Defence Forces on ceremonial occasion.
# defence-forces - Saturday 15 June, 2019
What's behind the violence in Mali and why does the Government want to send elite Defence Forces members there?
This week, Cabinet approved a proposal to send troops abroad for peacekeeping duties.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
Call to restore pre-crash allowances to 'stop members of Defence Forces leaving in droves'
There were 256 discharges in the first four months of 2019.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
Cabinet approves proposal to deploy Defence Forces personnel to UN mission in Mali
The approval comes after nearly 100 people were killed in recent days in a deadly massacre in the country.
# defence-forces - Monday 10 June, 2019
'Murderous attack': Nearly 100 people killed and 19 missing in latest massacre in Mali
There are currently 20 Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to the EU Training Mission in Mali.
# defence-forces - Saturday 1 June, 2019
Opinion: Defence Forces personnel are the lowest paid workers in the public service
Oglaigh na h’Eireann is reaching a tipping point, a point of no return, in terms of recruitment, retention and falling numbers, writes Tom Clonan.
# defence-forces - Thursday 16 May, 2019
'It would be closure for everyone': Jadotville survivors still in talks with government over bravery medals
Soldiers who were recommended to receive distinguished service medals after Jadotville in 1961 have yet to receive them.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
Ireland's fourth offshore patrol vessel, the LÉ George Bernard Shaw, has been officially commissioned
Its name follows in the tradition of those given to the service’s three other ships.
# defence-forces - Thursday 11 April, 2019
Air Corps members tried to warn superiors about Lisa Smith's radicalisation Exclusive
They were accused of bullying her.
# defence-forces - Sunday 7 April, 2019
After facing a delay, Irish troops will return home from Golan Heights and Syria this evening
The soldiers are now due to touch down at Dublin Airport at 7.15pm tonight, where they will be greeted by their families.
# defence-forces - Thursday 4 April, 2019
Delayed Defence Force members now due home from Golan Heights on Sunday
They had finished a six-month tour of duty and the soldiers to replace them have already arrived.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
'Myself and the children are devastated': Soldiers due to return to Ireland tomorrow face 'unacceptable' delay
A spokesperson for the Department of Defence said that authorities on the ground haven’t yet been granted approval for transportation.
# defence-forces - Monday 1 April, 2019
Decision to end migrant rescue operation labelled 'outrageous abdication of responsibilities'
The EU is winding down Operation Sophia amid pressure from Italy and other countries.
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Poll: Will you be giving to charity this Christmas?
PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins yesterday lit the Áras Christmas tree and said his thoughts are with those in society who are homeless, marginalised and vulnerable.
Addressing an assembled crowd at the Áras, President Higgins said: “We will remember our new Irish community as they recreate precious family traditions here in their new homeland; we will think of those in our society who are homeless, marginalised or vulnerable; of all those who are sick or lonely or feeling sad or worried.
As Christmas draws nearer, charity fundraisers are now taking to the streets to raise much-needed funds for a variety of causes. Christmas is traditionally a time for giving after all.
So, today we want to know: Will you be giving to charity this Christmas?
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