Coveney urges anyone with information on alleged abuse in the Curragh to contact gardaí
A whistleblower says a number of people have contacted him about incidents of alleged sexual abuse and assault.
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A whistleblower says a number of people have contacted him about incidents of alleged sexual abuse and assault.
The Defence Forces said their focus is now switching to support mass vaccination sites and the national quarantine programme.
A Commission on the Defence Forces is due to deliver a report this year on challenges within the armed forces.
Private Thomas Barrett and Private Derek Smallhorne were killed while on a peacekeeping mission over 40 years ago.
“This is about modernising Irish Defence infrastructure and making sure that it’s fit for purpose,” Defence Minister Simon Coveney said.
The incorrect claim is being widely shared on social media.
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The detention was made approximately 45 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head.
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.
The suspicious device was found in Drimnagh.
Smith is accused of membership of the terror group Islamic State.
The clip claimed that the army was to start patrolling the streets.
The 38-year-old former Irish defence forces member was due to return to Dublin District Court today.
Gardaí received reports of a suspect device located at a property near Harold’s Cross Road this afternoon.
Minister Paul Kehoe has thanked them for their service.
Upon arrival in Ireland, personnel will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation.
The incident happened just before 6pm today.
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene.
Smith was arrested at Dublin Airport in November.
The troops will be self-isolating for 14 days in line with HSE guidelines.
Aidan Friel is a member of the Irish Defence Forces while also playing League of Ireland football.
HSE officials said the wait time is typically four to five days.
A Facebook post said the army was “setting up camp” on the quays.
The Defence Forces have been very busy – but they’re not patrolling the streets.
20 cadets will be starting the role from today.
Members have been told to be prepared to provide assistance to civil authorities.
The soldiers were injured around 900km north-east of the capital Bamako.
Private Sarah Fitzsimons celebrated her passing out parade today with her mother Sergeant Sandra Murphy.
The recovery operation began at 10am today.
The naval vessel was built in Appledore Shipyards in the UK and entered service in 1999.
The end-of-year summary of defence and security operations in 2019 has been published.
Members of the Defence Forces have submitted their Christmas messages to loved ones.
Minister Paul Kehoe changed standard policy so a civilian psychiatrist could apply for the job.
Depending on how quickly her case is processed by Turkish officials, she could land back in Ireland as soon as tomorrow.
The former Defence Forces member who was married to an Islamic State fighter is due back in Ireland
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
It’s the 12th such vessel detained by the Naval Service so far this year.
Lisa Smith and her child are currently in Turkey.
Simon Coveney has said his primary concern is for Smith’s two-year-old daughter.