# Defence Forces
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This month
May 2024
Leaders' Questions
Tánaiste and PBP accuse each other of 'lies' during Dáil clash over Triple Lock
Updated
2 May
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Last month
April 2024
peace out
Last Irish troops stationed in Syria as part of UN peacekeeping mission return home
Updated
5 Apr
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This year
2024
Defence and policing
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
25.8k
capital ship
State moves closer to purchase of €200m multi-role ship that will be largest in navy's history
17 Jan
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Cabinet
Terms of reference for judge-led tribunal into military abuse approved by Cabinet
Updated
16 Jan
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Last year
2023
John F Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy rang Irish Embassy to ensure Defence Forces would play role in JFK's funeral
27 Dec 2023
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Voices
Tom Clonan: Gaza has become hell on earth, while the world just watches
Tom Clonan
Updated
12 Dec 2023
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Defence Forces
Remembrance mass to be held for Irish soldier killed in Lebanon last year
9 Dec 2023
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triple lock
'You have no mandate': Heated Dáil exchanges on plan to remove Triple Lock
Updated
23 Nov 2023
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Defence Forces
Women of Honour group hold 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste over inquiry terms
23 Nov 2023
6.2k
triple lock
Micheál Martin announces plan to get rid of triple lock which limits Irish military operations overseas
Updated
22 Nov 2023
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retention crisis fix
Broad welcome from military officers as minister announces increase in sea pay for Navy
15 Nov 2023
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Defence
Ministers, civil service conduct will be investigated in judge led tribunal into military abuse
6 Nov 2023
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Dublin
Controlled explosion on Sandymount Beach after historical device discovered
10 Oct 2023
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budget 2024
National Security: Garda overtime increase, 1,000 extra gardaí and €21m more in Defence budget
Updated
10 Oct 2023
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retention crisis
'MV Matthew op highlights how our personnel need to be properly paid', ex-Naval commander says
30 Sep 2023
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Special Forces
Over €100m worth of drugs on board cargo ship seized by Army Ranger Wing off Irish coast
Updated
27 Sep 2023
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Defence Forces
Defence action plan: Complex radar project 'won't be delivered until 2028'
26 Sep 2023
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Defence Forces
Rank and file defence group gives 'cautious' welcome for military medical care scheme
15 Sep 2023
10.8k
23
Drug Testing
15 Defence Forces personnel dismissed or face dismissal from failing illicit drug tests in 2022
1 Sep 2023
12.3k
16
Neutrality
Demonstrators protest against Ireland giving weapons training to Ukrainian troops
22 Aug 2023
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Defence Forces
Only seven women have been inducted into the Defence Forces this year
4 Aug 2023
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train travel
Rail review proposes new train routes and a move towards a rail spine along the Atlantic
Updated
25 Jul 2023
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Voices
Irish history: 'For the first time since the Civil War, soldiers found themselves in combat'
Dr Eoin Kinsella
Updated
10 Jul 2023
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Defence Forces
Women of Honour say talks on Defence Forces inquiry terms of reference continuing
7 Jul 2023
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Defence Forces
Tánaiste to recommend public enquiry to investigate military abuse complaints
Updated
6 Jul 2023
12.9k
18
Jackboot
Martin to Murphy: 'I shudder to think of the day where you might be in authority'
15 Jun 2023
40.3k
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Cabinet
Defence Forces to participate in UN peacekeeping mission in Syria until next spring
13 Jun 2023
5.4k
7
Defence Forces
'Too much secrecy': Women of Honour tell Taoiseach that a full Tribunal is needed
12 Jun 2023
7.5k
20
Tribunal of Inquiry
Women of Honour propose terms for wide-ranging inquiry into Defence Forces abuse
11 Jun 2023
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Weather
Defence Forces available 'at all times' to respond to wildfires as warning issued
7 Jun 2023
7.8k
6
Sean Rooney
Hezbollah denies involvement in killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon
2 Jun 2023
6.9k
10
Defence Forces
Air Corps plane on flight from Dublin made emergency landing after losing engine power
14 May 2023
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Courts
Soldier accused of attacking girlfriend at Cathal Brugha barracks released on bail
10 May 2023
13.2k
women of honour
Women of Honour concerned about role of Department of Defence in new abuse Oversight Board
5 May 2023
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Defence Forces
Further engagement promised with Women of Honour after draft terms of reference circulated
2 May 2023
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