Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
Commission on the Defence Forces
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world
Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved
As Ireland seeks to upgrade its military, arms manufacturers take interest
Defence companies see opportunities in Government’s plan to increase spending
Government pledges to address recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces
Minister of State Jack Chambers said the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces shows the way forward
Defence Forces to hire 6,000 extra troops as budget to reach €1.9bn by 2028
Reforms herald largest military investment in State’s history
Army likely to be withdrawn from guarding Portlaoise Prison due to dwindling numbers of paramilitaries in E Wing
Presence of soldiers at facility has seen it gain a reputation as one of the most secure jails in western Europe over past 50 years
No Defence Forces units operating at full strength, conference hears
Minister to bring proposals for increased defence spending to Cabinet later this month
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