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# defence-forces - Thursday 12 September, 2019

'I think it's quite unusual': Ministers respond to President Higgins' Defence Forces pay speech Pay And Conditions

'I think it's quite unusual': Ministers respond to President Higgins' Defence Forces pay speech

Thu 12:11 PM 28,920 Views 33 Comments

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 Pay

President Michael D Higgins offers support to Defence Force staff over pay

Wed 9:27 PM 17,735 Views 32 Comments

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 Defence Forces

French fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations

Aug 28th 2019, 9:21 PM 14,113 Views 18 Comments

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 MINUSMA

Army Ranger Wing prepares for deployment to UN mission in 'hostile environment' of Mali

Aug 26th 2019, 7:22 AM 23,980 Views 40 Comments

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 LE SAMUEL BECKETT

Portuguese fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations

Aug 22nd 2019, 7:09 PM 13,485 Views 30 Comments

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 Santry

Properties evacuated in Dublin after improvised explosive device found in driveway of home

Aug 1st 2019, 10:09 PM 26,105 Views 14 Comments

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 Defence Forces

Civil War grenade found in Malahide and made safe

Jul 26th 2019, 7:23 PM 20,801 Views 30 Comments

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 Defence Forces

Defence Forces personnel made change on side of road before commemoration event

Jul 17th 2019, 10:26 AM 28,874 Views 74 Comments

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 Defence Forces

Photos: Events take place to honour Irish troops who've died in wars or UN missions

Jul 14th 2019, 6:01 PM 8,302 Views 15 Comments

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' On The Defensive

Explainer: The minister, the understaffed Naval Service and the 'young fellas caught up in the middle'

Jul 13th 2019, 9:00 PM 21,297 Views 27 Comments

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' Salary

Government says €10m boost to Defence Forces pay will make Irish military careers 'more attractive'

Updated Jul 4th 2019, 4:44 PM 32,176 Views 160 Comments

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 Lisa Smith

Gardaí travel to Australia to gather intelligence on jihadi bride Lisa Smith from former colleagues Exclusive

Jul 2nd 2019, 12:05 AM 41,891 Views 57 Comments

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 Defence Forces

Irish Naval sailors forced to sleep on ships due to lack of accommodation, TDs told

Jun 28th 2019, 10:50 AM 22,343 Views 73 Comments

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? Poll This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the Government send Irish troops to Mali for peacekeeping duties?

Jun 20th 2019, 11:08 AM 20,649 Views 44 Comments

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 Escort Of Honour

Defence Forces planning to spend estimated €700k on new Escort of Honour motorbike fleet

Jun 18th 2019, 6:00 AM 20,957 Views 72 Comments

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? Explainer

What's behind the violence in Mali and why does the Government want to send elite Defence Forces members there?

Jun 15th 2019, 9:00 AM 24,744 Views 42 Comments

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' Retention Crisis

Call to restore pre-crash allowances to 'stop members of Defence Forces leaving in droves'

Jun 12th 2019, 6:06 PM 20,408 Views 34 Comments

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 Defence Forces

Cabinet approves proposal to deploy Defence Forces personnel to UN mission in Mali

Jun 11th 2019, 7:44 PM 10,584 Views 23 Comments

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 Massacre

'Murderous attack': Nearly 100 people killed and 19 missing in latest massacre in Mali

Jun 10th 2019, 8:32 PM 31,531 Views 20 Comments

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 Opinion

Opinion: Defence Forces personnel are the lowest paid workers in the public service

Jun 1st 2019, 7:30 AM 32,537 Views 95 Comments

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 Siege Of Jadotville

'It would be closure for everyone': Jadotville survivors still in talks with government over bravery medals

May 16th 2019, 6:15 AM 15,649 Views 17 Comments

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 Naval Service

Ireland's fourth offshore patrol vessel, the LÉ George Bernard Shaw, has been officially commissioned

Apr 30th 2019, 3:08 PM 27,536 Views 77 Comments

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 Jihadi Bride

Air Corps members tried to warn superiors about Lisa Smith's radicalisation Exclusive

Apr 11th 2019, 12:05 AM 75,046 Views 158 Comments

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 Defence Forces

After facing a delay, Irish troops will return home from Golan Heights and Syria this evening

Apr 7th 2019, 1:56 PM 12,051 Views 20 Comments

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 Stuck

Delayed Defence Force members now due home from Golan Heights on Sunday

Apr 4th 2019, 6:30 PM 10,656 Views 24 Comments

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 Golan Heights

'Myself and the children are devastated': Soldiers due to return to Ireland tomorrow face 'unacceptable' delay

Apr 3rd 2019, 7:59 PM 46,386 Views 34 Comments

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' LE Eithne

Decision to end migrant rescue operation labelled 'outrageous abdication of responsibilities'

Apr 1st 2019, 9:42 AM 16,441 Views 14 Comments

The EU is winding down Operation Sophia amid pressure from Italy and other countries.

Massacre of 160 people in Mali 'underlines need for international presence', Dept Defence says Defence Forces

Massacre of 160 people in Mali 'underlines need for international presence', Dept Defence says

Apr 1st 2019, 9:24 AM 14,690 Views 56 Comments

There are currently 20 Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to the EU Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali.

# defence-forces - Tuesday 19 March, 2019

Former soldier settles case over health problems he claims were caused by anti-malaria drug Courts

Former soldier settles case over health problems he claims were caused by anti-malaria drug

Mar 19th 2019, 6:38 PM 19,389 Views No Comments

He brought proceedings over what he claimed were the effects of taking Larium while he served with the Defence Forces.

# defence-forces - Monday 18 March, 2019

Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony Peacekeeping

Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony

Mar 18th 2019, 2:30 PM 16,709 Views 16 Comments

There are 458 Irish personnel attached to Unifil.

# defence-forces - Sunday 10 March, 2019

'I don't believe Irish citizens go there on their holidays': Flanagan says State will work to bring Lisa Smith back from Syria Lisa Smith

'I don't believe Irish citizens go there on their holidays': Flanagan says State will work to bring Lisa Smith back from Syria

Mar 10th 2019, 2:19 PM 64,571 Views 148 Comments

It emerged on Friday that the former Defence Forces member was being held in Syria.

# defence-forces - Tuesday 26 February, 2019

Irish Defence Forces mission in Mali extended by 12 months Defence Forces

Irish Defence Forces mission in Mali extended by 12 months

Feb 26th 2019, 8:00 PM 22,988 Views 25 Comments

Serious consideration is being given to sending a small contingent of the Irish Army Ranger Wing to Mali.

# defence-forces - Saturday 16 February, 2019

Investigation launched after Defence Forces member accidentally discharges weapon at petrol station Portlaoise

Investigation launched after Defence Forces member accidentally discharges weapon at petrol station

Feb 16th 2019, 2:00 PM 43,053 Views 52 Comments

The incident happened at 9.30pm on Wednesday.

# defence-forces - Monday 11 February, 2019

Charity to bring tricolour sleeping bags to Dublin streets to highlight plight of homeless veterans Sleeping Flags

Charity to bring tricolour sleeping bags to Dublin streets to highlight plight of homeless veterans

Feb 11th 2019, 7:46 AM 17,897 Views 58 Comments

ONE said the “sleeping flags” will serve as a reminder of the reality for some people who served their country.

# defence-forces - Monday 4 February, 2019

Standing up to extremists and freeing hostages: Varadkar praises Defence Forces as new cadets are sworn in Largest Ever Class This post contains videos

Standing up to extremists and freeing hostages: Varadkar praises Defence Forces as new cadets are sworn in

Feb 4th 2019, 10:43 PM 18,443 Views 41 Comments

Seventeen of the new members are women – the largest number ever commissioned from one class.

# defence-forces - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Gardaí attend scene after suspect device reported in Edenmore Dublin

Gardaí attend scene after suspect device reported in Edenmore

Feb 3rd 2019, 7:32 PM 25,151 Views 11 Comments

They were made aware of the suspected device at about 5pm.

# defence-forces - Sunday 13 January, 2019

This new online game will train military, police and peacekeepers in soft skills Gaming For Peace

This new online game will train military, police and peacekeepers in soft skills

Jan 13th 2019, 9:30 AM 11,109 Views 8 Comments

It’s planned that Gaming for Peace will be available to military, police and civilian personnel in EU missions.

# defence-forces - Friday 11 January, 2019

Irish fishing vessel detained by Naval Service off west coast Galway

Irish fishing vessel detained by Naval Service off west coast

Jan 11th 2019, 11:54 AM 19,833 Views 21 Comments

The ship was detained for an alleged breach of fishing regulations.

# defence-forces - Sunday 6 January, 2019

Varadkar to travel to Mali today to meet with Irish Defence Forces serving abroad Mali

Varadkar to travel to Mali today to meet with Irish Defence Forces serving abroad

Jan 6th 2019, 7:00 AM 8,616 Views 42 Comments

Varadkar will be accompanied by Minister of State with responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe.

# defence-forces - Friday 28 December, 2018

Bomb disposal, prison security, peacekeeping - The work of the Irish Defence Forces in 2018 Óglaigh Na HÉireann

Bomb disposal, prison security, peacekeeping - The work of the Irish Defence Forces in 2018

Dec 28th 2018, 11:32 AM 12,143 Views 7 Comments

There are currently 650 members of the Defence Forces serving in 14 countries.

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