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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 LE Eithne pictured on operation off the coast of Libya in 2015

Irish naval vessels will not patrol Mediterranean Sea

Irish naval vessels will not be able to patrol the Mediterranean Sea to assist with the rescue of migrants, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

LÉ Eithne one of two ships tied up in port over crewing levels

Taoiseach acknowledges Naval Service is short staffed

The Taoiseach has said the Naval Service is short staffed and will be "cutting its cloth to suit the measure".

Ireland • 08 Jul 19

Two vehicles loaded with explosives were involved in the attack on the Koulikoro EU Training base (Pic: @EMADmde)

MEP, Kehoe in row over attack on EU base in Mali

Independent MEP Luke Ming Flanagan and the Minister with Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe have become embroiled in a row over an attack on an EU training base in Mali, where Irish military personnel are deployed.

World • 28 Feb 19

The ceremony is being held at Dublin Castle for the first time in the history of the State

77 cadets commissioned in Dublin Castle ceremony

The commissioning ceremony of 77 new cadets is taking place in Dublin.

Ireland • 04 Feb 19

Cathal Brugha army barracks in Rathmines, Dublin

Govt announces measures to increase Defence Forces

The Government has announced a series of measures to increase recruitment and stem the loss of highly-skilled personnel in the Defence Forces.

Ireland • 03 Oct 17

Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe said his department is facing 52 litigation claims from current and former members of the Defence Forces

Kehoe did not take controversial anti-malaria drug

Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe has told the Dáil he did not take the controversial anti-malaria drug Lariam during a recent visit to Mali.

News • 09 Nov 16

Paul Kehoe said political parties would be careful when selecting members to represent their party

Kehoe: Banking inquiry will be free from bias

Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe has said he has asked Opposition whips to consider carefully the people they appoint to the Oireachtas banking inquiry.

News • 01 May 14

Paul Kehoe said abortion was an emotive issue

Chief Whip does not expect defections on abortion

The Chief Whip Paul Kehoe says he does not believe the Government will have any defections over the issue of abortion.

News • 20 Dec 12

Michael Noonan said he tried to accommodate requests for meetings from TDs from all parties

Kehoe denies Coalition rift over Lowry meetings

Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe has denied there is a rift among the coalition partners over the issue of Fine Gael ministers meeting North Tipperary TD Michael Lowry.

News • 10 Apr 12

Paul Kehoe