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# defence-forces - Sunday 5 April, 2020
Irish troops return home after six month deployment in Syria
The troops will be self-isolating for 14 days in line with HSE guidelines.
# defence-forces - Thursday 26 March, 2020
'Everyone has been told to get a bag ready' - Shels defender on stand-by to be deployed by the Army
Aidan Friel is a member of the Irish Defence Forces while also playing League of Ireland football.
# defence-forces - Sunday 22 March, 2020
About 40,000 people in Ireland waiting for Covid-19 test, all told to self-isolate while they wait
HSE officials said the wait time is typically four to five days.
# defence-forces - Saturday 21 March, 2020
Debunked: No, the 'lockdown' isn't here - that's the Defence Forces setting up a testing site on Dublin's quays
A Facebook post said the army was “setting up camp” on the quays.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 18 March, 2020
Debunked: Despite what those WhatsApp messages predicted, the country has not gone into lockdown in the past two days
The Defence Forces have been very busy – but they’re not patrolling the streets.
# defence-forces - Friday 13 March, 2020
80 Defence Forces cadets are being trained in Covid-19 contact tracing
20 cadets will be starting the role from today.
# defence-forces - Thursday 12 March, 2020
Taoiseach says Defence Forces members 'stand ready' to support civil authorities if necessary
Members have been told to be prepared to provide assistance to civil authorities.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Three Irish soldiers injured in Mali after device explodes near convoy
The soldiers were injured around 900km north-east of the capital Bamako.
# defence-forces - Friday 24 January, 2020
Pair make history as first ever mother-daughter duo to serve with the Defence Forces
Private Sarah Fitzsimons celebrated her passing out parade today with her mother Sergeant Sandra Murphy.
Divers recover body in search for missing Wexford fisherman
The recovery operation began at 10am today.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
Ireland's LÉ Róisín to undergo €250,000 facelift as equipment becomes 'obsolete'
The naval vessel was built in Appledore Shipyards in the UK and entered service in 1999.
# defence-forces - Monday 30 December, 2019
More than 2,500 Defence Forces personnel deployed for Trump and Pence visits
The end-of-year summary of defence and security operations in 2019 has been published.
# defence-forces - Thursday 19 December, 2019
'Don't have too much fun without us': Christmas messages from Irish soldiers working abroad
Members of the Defence Forces have submitted their Christmas messages to loved ones.
Defence Forces finally fill psychiatrist role after nearly two-year long vacancy
Minister Paul Kehoe changed standard policy so a civilian psychiatrist could apply for the job.
# 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”.
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Poll: Do you welcome new garda powers for restricting movement during Covid-19 crisis?
GARDAÍ HAVE NEW powers to arrest and detain members of the public who flout the advice of the public health authorities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cabinet members signed off on the measures yesterday, and they were signed by Health Minister Simon Harris, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Attorney General last night.
Measures in place at present mean members of the public must stay at home, except to gather essential goods, to provide essential care, or to get a brief spell of exercise within 2km of their home.
However, some people are not abiding by these guidelines and authorities are worried more people will flout the guidelines over the Easter weekend.
Those convicted under the new rules could face a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of €2,500.
We want to know: Do you welcome the new garda powers for restricting movement during the Covid-19 crisis?
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