The Minister for Defence, Michael Noonan, has announced a reorganisation of the officer corps in the An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (FCÁ). Details of the restructuring, which Noonan said would offer better promotional prospects, were announced at the opening of a new FCÁ headquarters in Skibbereen, County Cork.

Report shows army manoeuvre.

Onlookers.

Ribbon being cut to open the new FCÁ headquarters.

Army band playing as Michael Noonan inspects ranks of FCÁ soldiers.

Michael Noonan addressing the opening event.

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