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Government urged to set up inquiry into Defence Forces allegations

The Government has been urged to set up an independent inquiry into allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces. The calls follow an investigation broadcast by RTÉ Radio One, revealing a series of allegations relating to conduct within the ...

12 Sept 2021 at 13:05

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Man in his 50's suffers serious injuries following explosion in Dublin

Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of an explosion that occurred at a residence in Tallaght, Dublin 24, this morning, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A man, aged in his 50s, has been removed from the scene to Tallaght ...

26 Mar 2025 at 15:14

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Irish Defence Forces battalion returns from 6 month peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

The final rotation of an Irish Defence Forces battalion has returned from a six month peacekeeping mission in the Middle East. One hundred and ninety troops were welcomed back on Irish soil by Óglaigh na hÉireann, which stated through its ...

02 Dec 2021 at 13:53

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Defence Forces whistleblower claims more allegations will rock the army in coming weeks

A former soldier and whistleblower has claimed that more allegations are on the way against the Irish Defence Forces (IDF) in the next few weeks. Dr Tom Clonan spoke to KFM Radio, where he discussed the recently released RTE Radio ...

14 Sept 2021 at 15:36

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Coveney to establish independent review of Defence Forces harassment 'in coming weeks'

The Minister for Defence intends to establish an independent review of reported harassment in the Defence Forces "in the coming weeks". Minister Simon Coveney made the comments yesterday at the Biennial Delegate Conference of the ...

24 Nov 2021 at 10:53

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CONFIRMED: Troops in Lebanon finally get date to return home

Good news for families - the United Nations has announced dates that members of the Irish Defence Forces serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon will return home. The confirmed rotation of the 115th Irish Battalion home from Lebanon is ...

22 May 2020 at 11:55

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President Higgins praises survivors and backs review into alleged army sex abuse

President Michael D Higgins has thrown his support behind a review into the Irish Defence Forces (IDF) following multiple accusations of bullying and sexual abuse levelled against the organisation. He used his speech at the ...

22 Sept 2021 at 17:58

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Women of Honour programme members express concerns over Simon Coveney's interim measures

Those featured in the Women of Honour (WOH) group have raised concerns about the interim measures that have been put in place by the Minister for Defence. The group previously came to public attention through the RTÉ Radio ...

11 Oct 2021 at 10:43

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Military harassment concerns to be tackled, says new Defence Forces chief

The new Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces has said he is "absolutely committed" to addressing the concerns raised in the Women of Honour documentary. Lieutenant General Seán Clancy was promoted to the appointment ...

30 Sept 2021 at 13:28

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WATCH: Defence Forces want Carlow young people 'who want to make a difference'

The Defence Forces has launched the second of this year's General Service Recruitment Campaigns for the Permanent Defence Force (PDF). "The current recruitment competition is an opportunity for young people to serve ...

13 Sept 2018 at 11:59

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Irish Defence Forces assist in power restoration efforts for over 720k Irish homes

The Defence Forces have stepped in to assist ESB Networks using helicopters to aid in the efforts to restore power to 725,000 Irish homes in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In his new position as Tánaiste, Minister ...

25 Jan 2025 at 11:32

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WATCH: 'Sad day' as naval service bids farewell to LE Eithne

There were emotional scenes at Haulbowline naval base in Co. Cork as members of the Defence Forces bid farewell to the LE Eithne which is to be taken apart for scrap. The vessel, which was built in Verolme in ...

06 Mar 2024 at 07:55

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