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# Defence Forces

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'Don't have too much fun without us': Christmas messages from Irish soldiers working abroad
Defence Forces finally fill psychiatrist role after nearly two-year long vacancy
Lisa Smith and her daughter expected to return to Ireland this weekend
Tusla involved in welfare plans for Lisa Smith's child, Taoiseach says
Return of Lisa Smith at a 'very, very sensitive time', says Kehoe
Lisa Smith is expected back in Ireland by the end of this week
Irish Naval Service detains Spanish boat off Valentia Island for alleged fishing law breaches
Lisa Smith expected back in Ireland as Turkey prepares to deport over 20 'foreign jihadists'
Tánaiste hopeful for breakthrough in Lisa Smith case 'within a few weeks'
Defence Forces deployed on mission to bring Lisa Smith back to Ireland
Five suspected pipe bombs made safe after buildings evacuated in Offaly
Higgins says he wasn't elected to 'just read speeches he has been handed'
'I either have to leave the Defence Forces or stay and be homeless with my pregnant wife'
Defence Forces Chief: 'Some great people are making the choice to leave the organisation'
Defence Forces officers vote to accept €10m allowance proposals
'I think it's quite unusual': Ministers respond to President Higgins' Defence Forces pay speech
President Michael D Higgins offers support to Defence Force staff over pay
French fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations
Army Ranger Wing prepares for deployment to UN mission in 'hostile environment' of Mali
Portuguese fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations
Properties evacuated in Dublin after improvised explosive device found in driveway of home
Civil War grenade found in Malahide and made safe
Defence Forces personnel made change on side of road before commemoration event
Photos: Events take place to honour Irish troops who've died in wars or UN missions
Explainer: The minister, the understaffed Naval Service and the 'young fellas caught up in the middle'
Government says €10m boost to Defence Forces pay will make Irish military careers 'more attractive'
Gardaí travel to Australia to gather intelligence on jihadi bride Lisa Smith from former colleagues
Irish Naval sailors forced to sleep on ships due to lack of accommodation, TDs told
Poll: Should the Government send Irish troops to Mali for peacekeeping duties?
Defence Forces planning to spend estimated €700k on new Escort of Honour motorbike fleet
What's behind the violence in Mali and why does the Government want to send elite Defence Forces members there?
Call to restore pre-crash allowances to 'stop members of Defence Forces leaving in droves'
Cabinet approves proposal to deploy Defence Forces personnel to UN mission in Mali
'Murderous attack': Nearly 100 people killed and 19 missing in latest massacre in Mali
Opinion: Defence Forces personnel are the lowest paid workers in the public service
Tom Clonan
'It would be closure for everyone': Jadotville survivors still in talks with government over bravery medals
Ireland's fourth offshore patrol vessel, the LÉ George Bernard Shaw, has been officially commissioned
Air Corps members tried to warn superiors about Lisa Smith's radicalisation
After facing a delay, Irish troops will return home from Golan Heights and Syria this evening
Delayed Defence Force members now due home from Golan Heights on Sunday