# Sean Clancy

This year

2023

Weathering the storm: Chief of Staff Sean Clancy on a tumultuous year in defence

Clancy sat down with The Journal recently to discuss his time so far in the top job, and the challenges ahead.

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Jan 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM

Last year

2022

'Existential crisis' in Defence as officers' group declare recruitment target unachievable

The Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO) are in Naas, Co Kildare for their annual conference.

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Nov 29th 2022, 5:29 PM

Military chief on Defence Forces overhaul: 'It's a marathon - not a sprint'

Lietenant General Sean Clancy was speaking following the publication of the Commission on the Defence Forces Action Plan.

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Jul 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

Taoiseach visits Irish troops on peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Reporter Niall O’Connor is accompanying the Taoiseach and reporting from Lebanon in the coming days.

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May 29th 2022, 3:44 PM

All time

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.

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