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# Defence Forces

Yesterday
26th July 2024
Department of Defence refuses to release report detailing Defence Forces convictions
7 hrs ago
6.1k
This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Tánaiste recommended against Cathal Brugha Barracks being relocated to make way for housing
Updated 24 Jul
29.3k
Taoiseach's comments following Crotty sentencing reflected 'degree of frustration', DF Chief says
24 Jul
17.5k
The military are spending €355m on a major building programme to decarbonise the Defence estate
21 Jul
26.9k
Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Army officer goes on trial over alleged stealing of ammunition and military equipment from Curragh Camp
15 Jul
32.2k
President concludes meeting with Council of State to assess if Defence Bill is constitutional
Updated 15 Jul
14.9k
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says cancelling public holiday not ‘necessary’ to increase defence spend
15 Jul
30.5k
123
This month
July 2024
President to convene Council of State over Bill that will block Army from criticising Government
12 Jul
31.7k
Convicted soldier Cathal Crotty to be discharged from Defence Forces today
Updated 11 Jul
22.5k
Cathal Crotty, convicted of attack on Natasha O’Brien, to be discharged from Defence Forces
Crotty, from Clare but serving at Private rank in Sarsfield’s Barracks Limerick, was convicted of an unprovoked attack on Limerick woman Natasha O’Brien.
Updated 8 Jul
47.7k
Last month
June 2024
'Thank God for Natasha O'Brien': Taoiseach calls for zero-tolerance approach to gender-based violence
30 Jun
12.1k
Defence Forces members facing sex assault charges to be placed on 'local leave' - Tánaiste
28 Jun
17.0k
Taoiseach says people with convictions should be removed from the Defence Forces
Updated 28 Jun
16.3k
Tánaiste: 68 Defence Forces members convicted or currently charged with criminal offences
Updated 27 Jun
22.4k
Anyone accused of gender-based violence should not serve in Defence Forces while awaiting trial - Taoiseach
27 Jun
16.2k
List of how many Defence Force members have criminal convictions sought by Govt
Updated 25 Jun
19.7k
'Opportunity to be heard': Tribunal into how Defence Forces handled abuse complaints opens
24 Jun
6.0k
Cathal Crotty case: Tánaiste says superior officer's statement to court was not a 'character reference'
21 Jun
33.4k
Defence Forces begins process of dismissing soldier who beat a woman unconscious
Crotty was handed a fully-suspended sentence today and was ordered to pay the victim €3,000.
20 Jun
93.9k
Tribunal established to examine handling of bullying and harassment complaints in Defence Forces
20 Jun
3.2k
This year
2024
Ireland not being in NATO will be 'a positive' in heading up EU military committee, Sean Clancy says
Updated 16 May
10.9k
41
Tánaiste and PBP accuse each other of 'lies' during Dáil clash over Triple Lock
Updated 2 May
11.9k
37
Two Defence Forces personnel injured during parachute training
11 Apr
21.1k
18
Last Irish troops stationed in Syria as part of UN peacekeeping mission return home
Updated 5 Apr
15.5k
10
Member of Defence Forces charged over €25k cocaine seizure
29 Mar
23.7k
Government increases retirement age in military, gardaí and prison service to ease staffing crisis
The announcement also includes an increase in military recruitment age from 26 to 39 years old.
Niall O'Connor
5 Mar
25.9k
State moves closer to purchase of €200m multi-role ship that will be largest in navy's history
17 Jan
69.0k
Terms of reference for judge-led tribunal into military abuse approved by Cabinet
Updated 16 Jan
21.8k
22
Last year
2023
Jackie Kennedy rang Irish Embassy to ensure Defence Forces would play role in JFK's funeral
27 Dec 2023
19.9k
1
Tom Clonan: Gaza has become hell on earth, while the world just watches
Tom Clonan
Updated 12 Dec 2023
10.9k
Remembrance mass to be held for Irish soldier killed in Lebanon last year
9 Dec 2023
8.2k
'You have no mandate': Heated Dáil exchanges on plan to remove Triple Lock
Updated 23 Nov 2023
29.2k
108
Women of Honour group hold 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste over inquiry terms
23 Nov 2023
6.2k
Micheál Martin announces plan to get rid of triple lock which limits Irish military operations overseas
Updated 22 Nov 2023
40.3k
110
Broad welcome from military officers as minister announces increase in sea pay for Navy
15 Nov 2023
10.6k
Ministers, civil service conduct will be investigated in judge led tribunal into military abuse
6 Nov 2023
9.9k
Controlled explosion on Sandymount Beach after historical device discovered
10 Oct 2023
25.7k
8
National Security: Garda overtime increase, 1,000 extra gardaí and €21m more in Defence budget
Updated 10 Oct 2023
14.0k
23
'MV Matthew op highlights how our personnel need to be properly paid', ex-Naval commander says
30 Sep 2023
12.5k
Over €100m worth of drugs on board cargo ship seized by Army Ranger Wing off Irish coast
Updated 27 Sep 2023
198k
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