daa prepared to pay 'whatever is required' for army The daa, which runs Dublin Airport, was prepared to pay "whatever is required" as the Defence Forces said they were being asked to cross a "Rubicon of sorts" in helping with the security delays that have dogged the airport. Business • 17 Aug 22
daa prepared to pay 'whatever is required' for army The daa, which runs Dublin Airport, was prepared to pay "whatever is required" as the Defence Forces said they were being asked to cross a "Rubicon of sorts" in helping with the security delays that have dogged the airport. Business • 17 Aug 22
Explosive device made safe in Limerick An Improvised Explosive Device was made safe by the army in the Henry Street area of Limerick city in the early hours of this morning. News • 22 Feb 17
Explosive device made safe in Limerick An Improvised Explosive Device was made safe by the army in the Henry Street area of Limerick city in the early hours of this morning. News • 22 Feb 17
Irish troops return home from Golan Heights One hundred Irish troops deployed as part of a UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights returned home last night. News • 08 Apr 15
Irish troops return home from Golan Heights One hundred Irish troops deployed as part of a UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights returned home last night. News • 08 Apr 15
PDFORRA claims shortage of army uniforms The Defence Forces representative association has said the Army does not have enough uniforms and soldiers are borrowing them from each other for use in the barracks and on ceremonial duties. News • 02 Oct 14
PDFORRA claims shortage of army uniforms The Defence Forces representative association has said the Army does not have enough uniforms and soldiers are borrowing them from each other for use in the barracks and on ceremonial duties. News • 02 Oct 14
Thai crisis meeting ends without agreement A crisis meeting between leaders of rival Thai political groups has ended inconclusively and the army has called for another meeting tomorrow. News • 21 May 14
Thai crisis meeting ends without agreement A crisis meeting between leaders of rival Thai political groups has ended inconclusively and the army has called for another meeting tomorrow. News • 21 May 14
Four viable devices made safe in Dundalk, Co Louth Four viable improvised explosive devices have been made safe by an Army Bomb Disposal Team in Dundalk, Co Louth. News • 07 Jan 13
Four viable devices made safe in Dundalk, Co Louth Four viable improvised explosive devices have been made safe by an Army Bomb Disposal Team in Dundalk, Co Louth. News • 07 Jan 13
Defence Forces dismisses Ranger deployment reports The Defence Forces has dismissed as "pure speculation" reports that around 30 members of the elite Army Ranger Wing are to be deployed to tackle Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. Ireland • 18 Sep 12
Defence Forces dismisses Ranger deployment reports The Defence Forces has dismissed as "pure speculation" reports that around 30 members of the elite Army Ranger Wing are to be deployed to tackle Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. Ireland • 18 Sep 12
New body to represent former army members A new nationwide association to represent former members of the Defence Forces has been launched. News • 12 Sep 12
New body to represent former army members A new nationwide association to represent former members of the Defence Forces has been launched. News • 12 Sep 12
British soldiers' body parts retained The body parts and tissue of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been kept by the Ministry of Defence without the permission of their families. News • 09 Aug 12
British soldiers' body parts retained The body parts and tissue of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been kept by the Ministry of Defence without the permission of their families. News • 09 Aug 12
Alan Shatter announces changes to Defence Forces A major re-organisation of the Defence Forces has been announced. News • 17 Jul 12
Alan Shatter announces changes to Defence Forces A major re-organisation of the Defence Forces has been announced. News • 17 Jul 12
Egyptian parliament reconvenes, defies military Egypt's Islamist-led parliament has reconvened in an open challenge to the generals who dissolved the assembly last month. News • 10 Jul 12
Egyptian parliament reconvenes, defies military Egypt's Islamist-led parliament has reconvened in an open challenge to the generals who dissolved the assembly last month. News • 10 Jul 12
Civilian solicitor appointed as new military judge A civilian solicitor has been appointed as the new military judge for the Defence Forces. News • 03 Jul 12
Civilian solicitor appointed as new military judge A civilian solicitor has been appointed as the new military judge for the Defence Forces. News • 03 Jul 12
PDFORRA expresses concern over Athlone PDFORRA has said it is seriously concerned about the impact a reorganisation of the Army is having on its members, especially in Athlone. News • 15 Jun 12
PDFORRA expresses concern over Athlone PDFORRA has said it is seriously concerned about the impact a reorganisation of the Army is having on its members, especially in Athlone. News • 15 Jun 12
Pardon for soldiers who deserted for allies in WW2 The Government is to pardon over 4,500 former soldiers who deserted the Defence Forces during World War II to fight with the Allied Forces. News • 12 Jun 12
Pardon for soldiers who deserted for allies in WW2 The Government is to pardon over 4,500 former soldiers who deserted the Defence Forces during World War II to fight with the Allied Forces. News • 12 Jun 12
Defence Force restructuring plans being developed Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence Alan Shatter has said that proposals to re-organise the structure of the Defence Forces are still being developed. News • 24 May 12
Defence Force restructuring plans being developed Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence Alan Shatter has said that proposals to re-organise the structure of the Defence Forces are still being developed. News • 24 May 12
World War II grenade found in Galway garden Around 30 houses were evacuated in Galway overnight after a World War II grenade was discovered in a garden. News • 11 May 12
World War II grenade found in Galway garden Around 30 houses were evacuated in Galway overnight after a World War II grenade was discovered in a garden. News • 11 May 12
Suspicious device made safe in Tallaght An Army bomb disposal team has made safe a suspicious device found in Tallaght early this morning. News • 05 May 12
Suspicious device made safe in Tallaght An Army bomb disposal team has made safe a suspicious device found in Tallaght early this morning. News • 05 May 12
Troops inspected before Lebanon duties More than 330 troops, who are leaving for peacekeeping duties shortly in Lebanon, were inspected today by the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence. News • 02 May 12
Troops inspected before Lebanon duties More than 330 troops, who are leaving for peacekeeping duties shortly in Lebanon, were inspected today by the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence. News • 02 May 12
At least 124 soldiers buried in Pakistan avalanche An avalanche has buried over 124 Pakistani soldiers near the Siachen glacier on the border with India, with no sign of survivors, the military said. News • 10 Apr 12
At least 124 soldiers buried in Pakistan avalanche An avalanche has buried over 124 Pakistani soldiers near the Siachen glacier on the border with India, with no sign of survivors, the military said. News • 10 Apr 12
Defence Forces looking to recruit 600 The Defence Forces has advertised for approximately 600 general service recruits to serve in the Army and Navy. News • 02 Apr 12
Defence Forces looking to recruit 600 The Defence Forces has advertised for approximately 600 general service recruits to serve in the Army and Navy. News • 02 Apr 12
<p>Army officer admits al-Qaeda 'can't be beaten& The West is fighting a war against al-Qaeda in which it cannot achieve a conventional military victory, according to Britain's most senior officer. News • 14 Nov 10
<p>Army officer admits al-Qaeda 'can't be beaten& The West is fighting a war against al-Qaeda in which it cannot achieve a conventional military victory, according to Britain's most senior officer. News • 14 Nov 10
