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# Defence Forces

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May 2023
# Defence Forces
Air Corps plane on flight from Dublin made emergency landing after losing engine power
The plane had been on a training flight.
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May 14th 2023, 4:05 PM
# Courts
Soldier accused of attacking girlfriend at Cathal Brugha barracks released on bail
Defence Forces member Darragh Baldrick has been warned not to contact his partner.
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May 10th 2023, 1:54 PM
# women of honour
Women of Honour concerned about role of Department of Defence in new abuse Oversight Board
The whistleblower group has asked Tánaiste Micheál Martin to consider listening to them on the setup of a truly impartial Board.
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May 5th 2023, 3:13 PM
# Defence Forces
Further engagement promised with Women of Honour after draft terms of reference circulated
Minister of Defence Micheál Martin met with six representative groups today.
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May 2nd 2023, 6:42 PM
This year
2023
# Searches
Gardaí and Defence Forces make swoop for assets of Limerick drug gang in major operation
Three men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested during this operation.
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Apr 27th 2023, 7:53 PM
# Defence Forces
Trooper Shane Kearney to undergo what's 'hopefully' his last surgery
The soldier will go under the knife for cranioplasty surgery today, after being discharged from hospital in February.
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Apr 26th 2023, 12:56 PM
# Defence Forces
Women of Honour 'shocked' by appointment of Department of Defence Sec Gen to new oversight body
New laws will be required to establish the oversight body on a statutory basis.
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Apr 6th 2023, 8:03 AM
# Defence Forces
Ex-vaccine tsar to chair oversight body formed in wake of Defence Forces abuse probe
New laws will be required to establish the oversight body on a statutory basis.
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Apr 5th 2023, 4:38 PM
# Defence Forces
Public forum examining Ireland's neutrality to be held in Dublin, Galway and Cork in June
Micheál Martin says there is no preconceived outcome to the debate.
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Apr 5th 2023, 2:15 PM
# women of honour
Former army corporal says she was raped by more senior Defence Forces member while serving abroad
Roslyn O’Callaghan said the assault was carried out by a senior non-commissioned officer during the late 1990s.
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Apr 4th 2023, 8:43 AM
# military abuse
President feels sense of 'shame' over abuse probe findings but warns issues extend beyond military
Michael D Higgins welcomed the report and paid tribute to those who came forward to raise their concerns and experiences.
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Mar 31st 2023, 5:43 PM
# military abuse
DF Chief of Staff: 'Perpetrators of abuse don't belong in our organisation and will be held to account'
A report published yesterday details a raft of structural failures in the organisation.
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Mar 29th 2023, 4:00 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
'Sadistic violence' in DF: Soldiers put in barrels with animal remains or chemicals for 'hazing'
A report by
Christina Finn
‘Tubbing’ is one of the hazing process within the Defence Forces described in the report published yesterday.
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Mar 29th 2023, 12:10 AM
Voices
Tom Clonan: Defence Forces are deeply misogynistic and an unsafe workplace for women and men
Today’s report is a profound indictment of the toxic workplace culture of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Tom Clonan writes.
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Mar 28th 2023, 9:20 PM
# Defence Forces
Tánaiste says victims of sexual assault within the Defence Forces should contact the gardaí
Today’s report finds there is a higher risk of rape and sexual assault incidents occurring while members are on overseas duties.
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Mar 28th 2023, 6:00 PM
# Defence Forces
Women of Honour group to meet with Tánaiste despite 'concerns' about 'pointless' review
The Women of Honour group said they have only agreed to attend ‘out of courtesy’.
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Mar 25th 2023, 6:01 PM
# Fitzgerald Report
Report finds that Defence officials acted appropriately in investigating sexual abuse claims
The period covered by the allegations is from the 1950s to 1994.
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Mar 20th 2023, 9:08 PM
# Golan Heights
Defence Forces to withdraw 130 Irish troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Golan Heights
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin today informed the Government of the decision to withdraw.
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Mar 7th 2023, 5:38 PM
# Lisa Smith
UK Home Secretary challenges tribunal ruling over ex-soldier Lisa Smith who joined IS
Smith’s lawyers argue that she is entitled to be treated as a British citizen under the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Feb 21st 2023, 5:52 PM
# Defence Forces
Defence Forces member who died in parachute accident remembered as 'a natural leader'
Tributes have been paid to Declan O’Connell, who died yesterday.
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Feb 13th 2023, 1:50 PM
# Accidental Death
Defence Forces member dies following parachuting accident in Spain
The Defence Forces confirmed that the member was off duty at the time of the accident.
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Feb 12th 2023, 7:07 PM
# Defence Forces
Trooper Shane Kearney discharged from hospital to continue recovery at home
He has been receiving treatment at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital following the attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon in December.
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Feb 3rd 2023, 12:50 PM
# Defence Forces
Soldier who falsely imprisoned another recruit dismissed from Defence Forces
A military judge said the offences committed by Private Philip McCarthy represented “an egregious breach of the ethos of service of the Defence Forces”.
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Feb 2nd 2023, 5:09 PM
# women of honour
Micheál Martin to receive Women of Honour report today
A independent group has been reviewing allegations of bullying and harassment in the defence forces over the last year.
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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:00 PM
# Defence Forces
Women of Honour group have received no updates and await independent report
Micheál Martin said last week that he plans to fulfill the recommendations within the report.
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Jan 30th 2023, 2:38 PM
# Lebanon
Tánaiste promises to ensure Women Of Honour report recommendations 'are fulfilled'
The Women of Honour report is due go to the minister within the next week to ten days.
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Jan 26th 2023, 6:38 PM
# Defence Forces
'He was a gentleman': Seán Rooney's friends remember him as Tánaiste visits troops in Lebanon
Micheál Martin has travelled to Lebanon to place a wreath in memory of Private Rooney and others who have died while on duty.
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Jan 26th 2023, 4:00 PM
# Micheál Martin
Tánaiste to convey his sympathies to Irish troops on the loss Seán Rooney during Lebanon visit
The Tánaiste will visit Irish troops on Thursday.
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Jan 25th 2023, 7:24 AM
# Defence Forces
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
# Defence Forces
'I was dying, now I'm living': Veterans who faced homelessness reflect on year living together
ONE is calling on the Government to commission research on issues facing veterans as increasing levels of homelessness are being reported at grass roots.
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Jan 21st 2023, 8:00 AM
# Defence Forces
Trooper Shane Kearney no longer in critical condition after Lebanon attack
Trooper Kearney suffered a head injury in the shooting that killed fellow soldier Private Sean Rooney on 14 December.
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Jan 10th 2023, 1:24 PM
# Defence Forces
Chief of Staff: Full employment in Ireland 'major stumbling block' to solving retention crisis
The ‘job for life’ outlook of his generation is gone, Lt General Seán Clancy conceded.
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Jan 9th 2023, 11:43 AM
Last year
2022
# Peacekeeping
No immediate plans for Taoiseach to visit Lebanon following deadly attack on Irish peacekeepers
Leo Varadkar said that he hoped to fit in a visit “sometime next year”.
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Dec 27th 2022, 6:30 AM
# Sean Rooney
Dundalk grapples with the death of a young soldier that has 'pierced its heart'
The town of Dundalk was stilled by grief on Thursday morning.
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Dec 22nd 2022, 3:13 PM
# Lebanon
Trooper Shane Kearney, who was critically injured in Lebanon, has safely arrived in Ireland
Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured in the attack which claimed the life of Private Seán Rooney.
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Dec 21st 2022, 5:53 PM
# private Sean rooney
Funeral of Private Seán Rooney to take place on Thursday
An Air Corps plane carrying the deceased peacekeeper landed in Dublin this morning.
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Dec 19th 2022, 5:07 PM
# Sean Rooney
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
The body of the deceased peacekeeper will be reunited with his family tomorrow.
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Dec 18th 2022, 8:40 PM
# Lebanon
Two soldiers who received minor injuries in Lebanon convoy attack discharged from hospital
Private Seán Rooney was killed in the attack and Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured.
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Dec 17th 2022, 6:00 PM
# Investigation
What is known so far about the death of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in Lebanon
An investigation into the incident, which occurred during a routine patrol, is underway.
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Dec 15th 2022, 9:25 PM
# Lebanon
Irish soldier killed in Lebanon after convoy vehicles were separated during routine patrol
Private Seán Rooney was named as the soldier who lost his life, while 22-year-old Shane Kearney was seriously injured.
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Dec 15th 2022, 6:03 PM
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