# Mark Mellett

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2022

Former Defence chief: First salvos of Ukraine war fired here as Russia exposed Ireland

Mark Mellett, the former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, launched a stinging attack on Irish defence capacity.

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Jun 9th 2022, 6:30 AM

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'Societal dysfunctionality' around gender roles needs to be tackled, says Defence Forces chief

Vice Admiral Mellett said gender conditioning away from military life begins in childhood for women.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 6:30 AM

Outgoing head of Defence Forces says Government cuts to military have caused 'frustration'

Vice Admiral Mark Mellett is set to retire in the coming months from his role as Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

Vice Admiral Mark Mellett is set to retire in the coming months from his role as Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

In a wide-ranging interview Mellett spoke at length about funding difficulties.

He also believes that the future of defence lies in a combination of cyber and traditional roles.

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Aug 1st 2021, 12:05 AM

Head of Defence Forces says climate change is single biggest threat to Ireland

Mellett, who holds a PhD in environmental governance, believes Ireland must act to prevent the impact of climate change.

The Chief of Staff said Ireland needs to lose its 'false sense of security'.

Mellett also believes that the State will have to play a role in battling climate breakdown.

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