# defence-forces - Yesterday’s News
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
A whistleblower says a number of people have contacted him about incidents of alleged sexual abuse and assault.
# Testing Centre
# Testing Centre
The Defence Forces said their focus is now switching to support mass vaccination sites and the national quarantine programme.
# defence-forces - Sunday 28 February, 2021
# Defending Pay
# Defending Pay
A Commission on the Defence Forces is due to deliver a report this year on challenges within the armed forces.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 22 December, 2020
# Beirut
# Beirut
Private Thomas Barrett and Private Derek Smallhorne were killed while on a peacekeeping mission over 40 years ago.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 15 December, 2020
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
“This is about modernising Irish Defence infrastructure and making sure that it’s fit for purpose,” Defence Minister Simon Coveney said.
# defence-forces - Thursday 12 November, 2020
# Factcheck
# Factcheck
The incorrect claim is being widely shared on social media.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 10 November, 2020
# South Lebanon
# South Lebanon
The United Nations’ Women Peace and Security agenda is 20 years old. What has it accomplished?
# defence-forces - Monday 19 October, 2020
# Lé William Butler Yeats
# Lé William Butler Yeats
The detention was made approximately 45 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head.
# defence-forces - Sunday 27 September, 2020
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
Tom Clonan says the government’s new Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces must not delay in tackling the many crises faced in the forces of this country.
# defence-forces - Thursday 10 September, 2020
# Drimnagh
# Drimnagh
The suspicious device was found in Drimnagh.
# defence-forces - Monday 31 August, 2020
# Lisa Smith
# Lisa Smith
Smith is accused of membership of the terror group Islamic State.
# defence-forces - Saturday 15 August, 2020
# Misinformation
# Misinformation
The clip claimed that the army was to start patrolling the streets.
# defence-forces - Friday 17 July, 2020
# Lisa Smith
# Lisa Smith
The 38-year-old former Irish defence forces member was due to return to Dublin District Court today.
# defence-forces - Thursday 2 July, 2020
# Dublin
# Dublin
Gardaí received reports of a suspect device located at a property near Harold’s Cross Road this afternoon.
# defence-forces - Monday 22 June, 2020
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
Minister Paul Kehoe has thanked them for their service.
# defence-forces - Friday 22 May, 2020
# Coming Home
# Coming Home
Upon arrival in Ireland, personnel will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation.
# defence-forces - Thursday 21 May, 2020
# Air Corps
# Air Corps
The incident happened just before 6pm today.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
# Clanbrassil Street
# Clanbrassil Street
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene.
# defence-forces - Friday 17 April, 2020
# Adjourned
# Adjourned
Smith was arrested at Dublin Airport in November.
# defence-forces - Sunday 5 April, 2020
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
The troops will be self-isolating for 14 days in line with HSE guidelines.
# defence-forces - Thursday 26 March, 2020
# Ready And Waiting
From The42
# Ready And Waiting
Aidan Friel is a member of the Irish Defence Forces while also playing League of Ireland football.
# defence-forces - Sunday 22 March, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
HSE officials said the wait time is typically four to five days.
# defence-forces - Saturday 21 March, 2020
# Debunked
# Debunked
A Facebook post said the army was “setting up camp” on the quays.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 18 March, 2020
# Debunked
# Debunked
The Defence Forces have been very busy – but they’re not patrolling the streets.
# defence-forces - Friday 13 March, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
20 cadets will be starting the role from today.
# defence-forces - Thursday 12 March, 2020
# Standby
# Standby
Members have been told to be prepared to provide assistance to civil authorities.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
# MINUSMA
# MINUSMA
The soldiers were injured around 900km north-east of the capital Bamako.
# defence-forces - Friday 24 January, 2020
# In The Family
# In The Family
Private Sarah Fitzsimons celebrated her passing out parade today with her mother Sergeant Sandra Murphy.
# Willie Whelan
# Willie Whelan
The recovery operation began at 10am today.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
# Naval Vessel
# Naval Vessel
The naval vessel was built in Appledore Shipyards in the UK and entered service in 1999.
# defence-forces - Monday 30 December, 2019
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
The end-of-year summary of defence and security operations in 2019 has been published.
# defence-forces - Thursday 19 December, 2019
# Merry Christmas
# Merry Christmas
Members of the Defence Forces have submitted their Christmas messages to loved ones.
# Defence Forces
# Defence Forces
Minister Paul Kehoe changed standard policy so a civilian psychiatrist could apply for the job.
# defence-forces - Friday 29 November, 2019
# Turkey
# Turkey
Depending on how quickly her case is processed by Turkish officials, she could land back in Ireland as soon as tomorrow.
# Lisa Smith
# Lisa Smith
The former Defence Forces member who was married to an Islamic State fighter is due back in Ireland
# defence-forces - Thursday 28 November, 2019
# Repatriated
# Repatriated
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
# Repatriated
# Repatriated
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
# defence-forces - Saturday 16 November, 2019
# Lé William Butler Yeats
# Lé William Butler Yeats
It’s the 12th such vessel detained by the Naval Service so far this year.
# defence-forces - Monday 11 November, 2019
# Lisa Smith
# Lisa Smith
Lisa Smith and her child are currently in Turkey.
# defence-forces - Monday 4 November, 2019
# Turkey
# Turkey
Simon Coveney has said his primary concern is for Smith’s two-year-old daughter.
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