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Michael D Higgins described degrading, discriminatory and sometimes violent treatment of members of the Defence Forces as shameful

President commends Women of Honour for coming forward

President Michael D Higgins has said he hopes a review of the Defence Forces will address all allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination, and not just those raised in the Women of Honour documentary broadcast on RTÉ.

Ireland • 06 Oct 21

The Women of Honour documentary uncovered allegations of sexism, bullying, sexual assault and rape in the Defence Forces

External review of Defence Forces abuse allegations

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has said he will set up an independent external review into concerns raised by the Women of Honour group.

Ireland • 28 Sep 21

The Government Learjet 45 pictured at Casement Aerodrome in Dublin (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Government jet deployed to support Afghan mission

The Government jet has been deployed to the Middle East to support the emergency mission that has been sent to Afghanistan.

Ireland • 24 Aug 21

Major General Seán Clancy is the first Air Corps Chief of Staff in the history of the state

Clancy appointed next Defence Forces Chief of Staff

Major General Seán Clancy has been appointed the next Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces and will take up the position after the retirement of Vice Admiral Mark Mellett on 29 September.

Ireland • 13 Jul 21

The 118th Infantry Battalion will travel to south Lebanon next month

Over 300 Defence Force members prepare for Lebanon

The officer commanding a team of over 300 members of the Defence Forces who are heading to south Lebanon on the latest UN peacekeeping mission has insisted that all preparations necessary to combat the challenge of Covid-19 are being taken.

Ireland • 13 Apr 21

The plane was about 30km from Baldonnel whe the issue arose, but was able to return and land safely (Images: Damien Eagers)

Air Corps plane lands safely after engine issue

An investigation is under way following an incident involving an Irish Air Corps aircraft yesterday.

Ireland • 27 Feb 21

Members of the Irish-Polish Battalion in south Lebanon

Running a mile for GOAL in Lebanon

The annual GOAL mile, which normally takes place on Christmas Day, saw a changed format this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ireland • 25 Dec 20

Staff Associations for gardaí and Defence Forces personnel are not permitted to affiliate to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Gardaí, Defence Forces express concerns over pay talks

Representative bodies for gardaí and the Defence Forces have voiced fears that they are being excluded from talks on a new public service agreement.

Ireland • 20 Nov 20

The troops were due to arrive home last month but were delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak

115 Irish troops arrive home from Lebanon

More than 100 Irish peacekeeping troops have arrived back from Lebanon after their return was delayed last month due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Ireland • 22 Jun 20

RACO says that, despite Government commitments to boost numbers, they have fallen to an all-time low of 8,485

Defence Forces 'may never return to intended strength'

The body representing Defence Forces Officer grades has warned that if immediate, significant retention initiatives are not implemented, the Defence Forces will not only never return to its target strength of 9,500, but will continue to decline.

Ireland • 27 May 20

The first troops arrive in Ireland on 21 June with a second contingent returning eight days later.

Peacekeepers' families welcome June return date

After weeks of uncertainty, soldiers and their families have welcomed the news that Irish peacekeeping troops currently in Lebanon will return home towards the end of June.

Ireland • 22 May 20

The helicopter door fell into Moyle Park College in Clondalkin (Picture: Dublin Live)

Helicopter incident 'most fortunate and unfortunate'

A retired Lieutenant Colonel with the Air Corps has described a helicopter door falling into the grounds of a secondary school in Dublin yesterday as "a most fortunate and unfortunate incident".

Ireland • 22 May 20

The helicopter was on its way back to Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel just before 6pm when the rear door detached (Pic: Independent.ie)

Air Corps helicopter door falls off into school grounds

A door fell off an Irish Air Corps helicopter into the grounds of a secondary school in Dublin this evening.

Dublin • 22 May 20

The soldiers were hurt while on patrol east of their base in Gao (Pic: Defence Forces Press)

Three Irish soldiers injured while on patrol in Mali

Three members of the Defence Forces have sustained minor injuries while on a United Nations mission in Mali.

Ireland • 25 Feb 20

New Air Corps Officer Anton Dargan from Tipperary with his five-month-old son Tom (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Largest ever cadet class commissioned

Members of the largest cadet class ever produced by the Irish military have been commissioned to take up roles in the Defence Forces.

Ireland • 20 Feb 20

Members of the Defence Forces serving with the 20th Irish Contingent in Kosovo (Pic: Defence Forces)

Defence Forces send Christmas wishes home from overseas

Members of the Defence Forces who are currently serving overseas have sent their Christmas wishes home to their friends and family.

News Lens • 19 Dec 19

The proposals will boost the earnings of the majority of the Permanent Defence Forces

Defence Forces accepts plan to tackle staff shortage

The association representing for enlisted personnel serving in the Defence Forces of Ireland has accepted the Public Service Pay Commission proposals aimed at addressing acute staff shortages.

Ireland • 31 Oct 19

It is understood some increases will be backdated to October 2018

Minister to announce €1.5m Defence Forces pay package

Defence Forces recruits and apprentices will no longer be charged for their accommodation and rations under a package of measures expected to be announced today by Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe.

Ireland • 02 Oct 19

The concerns were raised at the PDFORRA annual conference in Carlow

Concern over rest periods for drivers in Defence Forces

Driver fatigue could affect the ability of soldiers to police the border area after Brexit, according to the association representing enlisted Defence Forces personnel.

Ireland • 01 Oct 19

The application has been strongly opposed by the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces over concerns the move could jeopardise national security

ICTU agrees in principle to PDFORRA membership

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has agreed in principle to accept the representative body for enlisted members of the Defence Forces PDFORRA into associate membership, subject to further negotiations with the Department of Defence.

Ireland • 18 Sep 19

President Higgins said showing appreciation was not enough and that words must be matched with actions

Defence Forces should have 'sufficient' pay - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said members of the Defence Forces should have incomes that are sufficient to provide for themselves and their families.

Ireland • 12 Sep 19