January 2nd, 2017 | by Jim Lee
While the Irish Defence Organisation continues to deliver a very broad range of services, both at home and overseas, including
April 14th, 2016 | by Jim Lee
We have long bemoaned the fact that the strength of the Defence Forces, and in particular the Air Corps, is
April 4th, 2016 | by Jim Lee
Prior to the start of the 1916 Centenary year, the Government tasked the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann), with
February 3rd, 2016 | by Jim Lee
The Government has stated on numerous occasions that is committed to maintaining the ‘stabilised strength’ of the Permanent Defence Force
January 31st, 2016 | by Jim Lee
During the recent period of severe weather from 4th December 2015, the Defence Forces responded positively to all requests for
January 6th, 2016 | by Jim Lee
Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, DSM looks forward to 2016 and reflects on the
July 5th, 2015 | by Jim Lee
Photo by Joe Heeney On 25th June, Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Defence,
May 18th, 2015 | by Jim Lee
Ireland’s current contribution of some 432 personnel to overseas missions reflects the Government’s continued commitment to the country’s responsibilities, in
April 5th, 2015 | by Jim Lee
Following a recent question in the Dáil regarding the current strength and the number of promotional positions remaining to be
March 29th, 2015 | by Jim Lee
On 27th March the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney announced that he had accepted the retirement of the Deputy Chief