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More than 70 men and women come together to start a new life in the Defence Forces
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They will train together for the next 24 weeks.
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'Shoot and scoot' - Irish Defence Forces show how to land deadly fire on enemies before escaping
Defence Forces
The so-called 'shoot and scoot' technique is a common tactic employed in the war between Ukraine and Russia
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Brave Irish soldier who died protecting comrades honoured by Defence Forces 25 years on
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Private Billy Kedian was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal
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Teen who tried to murder Defence Forces priest to be assessed for autism
Defence Forces
The youth, who cannot be identified due to his age, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court last month to the attempted murder
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Male soldier allegedly raped by fellow member of Defence Forces as investigators begin probe
Defence Forces
Sources tell us the rape allegedly happened in a Defence Forces barracks outside of the Dublin area
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Calls for referendum over proposed changes to Triple Lock
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Tánaiste Simon Harris received Cabinet approval on Tuesday to change the Triple Lock and remove the UN approval for Irish peacekeeping missions
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Cabinet to unveil new Defence Forces Chief of Staff as Ireland and Europe prepare for rearmament programme
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Rossa Mulcahy is the favourite for the top job
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What is the Triple Lock and what changes are the Government proposing?
Defence Forces
Under the current system, Ireland cannot send more than 12 Defence Forces on a peacekeeping mission without approval from all three parts of the "Triple Lock"
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Triple lock system to change as government to end UN approval for Irish peacekeeping missions
United Nations
Draft legislation will be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday by Tánaiste Simon Harris
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Gardaí and Army bomb squad called in after discovery of 'suspect device' in Clare car
Defence Forces
Gardaí and members of the Army bomb disposal squad were rushed to Shannon in Clare after a suspect device was discovered in a car
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UN considering requests for information from coroner carrying out Sean Rooney inquest
United Nations
Tanaiste Simon Harris said the UN is now considering two requests for information from the Dublin coroner carrying out the inquest into the soldier’s killing in south Lebanon on December 14, 2022
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Cost of tribunal investigating Defence Forces complaints could hit €9.5m this year
Defence Forces
The Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry is examining the handling of complaints regarding discrimination, bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct
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Army boozers that sell pints for €3.20 got €114,000 taxpayer bailout due to downturn in profits
Defence Forces
The network of 45 bars located in Defence Forces barracks received a €30,000 grant in 2022 despite recording sales of almost €1 million and a gross profit of nearly €300,000
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Proposal to amend 'triple lock' peacekeeping rule branded a 'knee jerk reaction'
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Opposition parties who have said any move to amend the triple lock would dilute Ireland's policy of neutrality
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Army Captain's sexual assault an 'aberration' in otherwise 'glittering career', lawyers argue
Court of Appeals
Counsel for the Director of Military Prosecutions submitted that Ross O’Shea invoked his rank during the assault, leaving the victim feeling she could not defend herself due to the "innate deference" officers have for their superiors
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Ireland could consider participation in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Ukraine crisis
Taoiseach Micheál Martin attended an online meeting with other European leaders this afternoon to discuss the situation in Ukraine, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron
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More than 900 Defence Forces recruits left within five years of joining since 2020
Defence Forces
A total of 11 corporals and five sergeants, whose careers appeared to be progressing well, were among those who left the military
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Government to spend extra €2 billion to beef up Defence Forces
Defence Forces
A massive war chest will see armoured vehicles, helicopters, and a new naval vessel purchased in the coming years
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Defence Forces corporal loses job and jailed over money laundering
Irish News
Richard Kearney pleaded guilty to having €25,000, knowing or being reckless as to whether it was the proceeds of crime
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United Nations accused of 'going rogue' and covering up death of Irish soldier in Lebanon
Defence Forces
Private Sean Rooney was killed when a convoy of Irish peacekeepers he was travelling with were ambushed in Lebanon in December 2022
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Former soldier convicted of sexual assaults on two girls in 1980s
Rape
The defendant, 60s, was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault in respect of the two female complainants
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Micheal Martin orders new inquiry into death of Irish soldier Sean Rooney in Lebanon
Micheal Martin
The 23-year-old UN peacekeeper, who lived in Dundalk, was killed when his convoy was attacked in south Lebanon in December, 2022
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Ex-soldier Cathal Crotty jailed over beating Natasha O'Brien unconscious as suspended sentence overturned
Court of Appeals
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) argued that the fully suspended three-year sentence imposed last year was unduly lenient
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Court hears suspended sentence for soldier who beat Natasha O'Brien unconscious 'sends wrong message'
Irish News
The DPP has argued that no jail for Cathal Crotty sends the wrong message on society's attitude towards violence
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