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5 October 2010 Address by Minister Killeen at the PDFORRA ADC 5th Oct 2010.2 October 2010 Speech by Minister Killeen at the opening of the new Irish Red Cross Centre in Ennis, Co. Clare 2nd Oct 20102 September 2010 Speech by the Minister at the Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony on 2nd September, 201030 June 2010 Minister Killeen launches the Organisation of National Ex-servicemen and women (ONE) annual fundraising event Fuchsia 201018 June 2010 SPEECH BY MR. TONY KILLEEN, T.D. MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE CIVIL DEFENCE BOARD’S
STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 - 201317 June 2010 SPEECH BY THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE MR. TONY KILLEEN, T.D., ON THE ESTIMATES 2010 BEFORE THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, EQUALITY, DEFENCE AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS15 May 2010 Address by Minister Killeen at the 16th Delegate Conference of RDFRA13 May 2010 ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE MR. TONY KILLEEN, T.D., AT THE SENIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE IN THE DEFENCE FORCES TRAINING CENTRE ON THURSDAY 13TH MAY 201012 May 2010 Address by Minister for Defence Mr. Tony Killeen TD
At the Ireland-Finland Seminar on the
Modern Challenges in Peace Operations21 January 2010 Speech by Minister for Defence Mr Willie O’Dea, TD, at the Commissioning Ceremony for the 85th Cadet Class12 January 2010 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 102nd INFANTRY BATTALION - LEAVING IRELAND SHORTLY FOR PEACEKEEPING DUTY IN CHAD.17 December 2009 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D. at the Commissioning Ceremony for the 27th Air Corps Cadet Class25 November 2009 Speech by the Minister for Defence at the RACO Biennial Delegate Conference15 October 2009 Speech by Minister for Defence - Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 20097 October 2009 Speech by the Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O’ Dea, T.D. , at the PDFORRA Annual Delegate Conference30 September 2009 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 41st INFANTRY GROUP KFOR - LEAVING IRELAND SHORTLY FOR PEACEKEEPING DUTY IN KOSOVO.10 September 2009 Speech by Minister O'Dea at the Commissioning Ceremony for the 47th Naval Service Cadet Class8 September 2009 Speech by Minister O'Dea at the Review of the 101 Infantry Battalion - leaving Ireland shortly for Peacekeeping Duty in Chad3 July 2009 Speech by Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea TD on Criminal Justice Amendment Bill 20091 July 2009 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea T.D. at the launch of ONE’s FUCHSIA fundraising campaign10 June 2009 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O’Dea, T.D., in the Dáil Debate on the Motion of Confidence29 May 2009 Speech by the Minister for Defence Mr Willie O’Dea, TD at a Ceremony to mark International Day of the UN Peacekeeper at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, May 29th27 May 2009 Speech by the Minister of Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., at the donation of an Alouette III to the Ulster Aviation Society and the Launch of “The Irish Air Corps – An Illustrated Guide”14 May 2009 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 100th INFANTRY BATTALION - LEAVING IRELAND SHORTLY FOR PEACEKEEPING DUTY IN CHAD.2 April 2009 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 40th INFANTRY GROUP KFOR - LEAVING IRELAND SHORTLY FOR PEACEKEEPING DUTY IN KOSOVO.21 January 2009 Speech by Sean Power, Minister for State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources at the Commissioning Ceremony for the 84th Cadet Class14 January 2009 Mr.Willie O' Dea, Minister for Defence at the review of 99th Infantry Battalion17 December 2008 Speech by Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence, at the launch of the Independent Monitoring Group’s Second Report23 November 2008 SPEECH BY MR. PAT CAREY, T. D., MINISTER OF STATE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE AT A COMMISSIONING CEREMONY FOR RESERVE DEFENCE FORCE OFFICERS8 October 2008 Minister O' Dea Addresses PDFORRA Conference25 September 2008 O' Dea Reviews Troops Travelling to Kosovo11 September 2008 O' Dea Commissions New Naval Service Officers10 September 2008 O'Dea Reviews Troops Bound for Chad in Kilkenny Castle10 July 2008 Speech by the Minister for Defence,Mr Willie O' Dea,T.D on the Dail Motion concerning economic and budgetary matters26 June 2008 Welcoming Remarks by the Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., at the Ceremony to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Defence Forces’ Involvement in Peacekeeping19 June 2008 Commissioning Ceremony for the 26th Air Corps Cadet Class and
the Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal, with Honour, posthumously to the crew members of the Dauphin DH 248.10 June 2008 O'Dea Commissions New Officers29 May 2008 O'Dea marks UN Peacekeeper Day1 May 2008 Minister O' Dea reviews Chad Troops1 May 2008 SPEECH BY MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, MR. WILLIE O’DEA, T.D., AT THE UNVEILING OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO MEMBERS OF THE IRISH DEFENCE FORCES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON OVERSEAS MISSIONS.29 April 2008 Speech by the Minister For Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea T.D. on 50 Years Of Irish UN Peacekeeping at the Official Opening of the Refurbished IUNVA House23 April 2008 Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea Pays Tribute to Irish Troops Serving in Kosovo14 April 2008 Speech by Willie O’Dea T.D. Minister for Defence and Chairman of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, at the Launch of the National Public Information and Awareness Campaign on Emergency Planning16 January 2008 Speech by Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea T.D. at the Commissioning Ceremony for the 83rd Cadet Class13 December 2007 Address of Willie O’Dea TD, Minister for Defence on behalf of The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform
On the occasion of the Graduation of Reserve Members of the Garda Síochána
27 November 2007 ADDRESS BY WILLIE O' DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE TO RACO’s BIENNIAL DELEGATE CONFERENCE
27th NOVEMBER 2007
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny
21 November 2007 Speech by the Minister for Defence Mr Willie O’Dea, T.D.
At the Launch of “Cuirrech Life – the Curragh of Kildare”2 November 2007 Speech by Mr. Willie O’Dea, TD
Minister for Defence
At the opening of the Corbally Link Road (Pa Healy Road)
2nd November, 2007
24 October 2007
Speech by the Minister of Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., at the launch of a new publication “The Irish Brigades 1685 – 2006” compiled by Dr. David Murphy on behalf of the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust.National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks 24th October, 2007
10 October 2007 Speech by The Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D.,
at the PDFORRA ADC
Tralee - Wednesday October 10th
26 September 2007 SPEECH BY WILLIE O DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR
DEFENCE AT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR
MILITARY JUDGE COL ANTHONY MC COURT21 September 2007
SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 37th INFANTRY GROUP KFOR
- LEAVING IRELAND SHORTLY FOR PEACEKEEPING DUTY IN KOSOVO.6 September 2007 Speech by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Minister for Defence
at the official opening of the refurbished "Block 6" Naval Base Haulbowline6 September 2007 Speech by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Minister for Defence
at the commissioning cermony for the 45th Naval Service Cadet Class19 July 2007 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Willie O’Dea T.D. at the Launch of the Annual Report of the Department of Defence and Defence Forces for 20063 July 2007 Speech by Mr. Willie O’Dea T.D., Minister for Defence and Chairman of Coiste an Asgard at the offices of Dublin Port Company18 April 2007 SPEECH BY MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF THE 36 INFANTRY GROUP FOR PEACEKEEPING DUTY WITH UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon)5 April 2007 Speech to Dáil Éireann - Approval of Memoranda of Understanding regarding Ireland’s Participation in the Nordic Battlegroup5 April 2007 Speech by Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O’Dea T.D. at the launch of Reports on:
· The issues affecting the recruitment and retention of women in the Defence Forces, and
· A review of the implementation of the White Paper on Defence 2000 – 2005.4 April 2007 SPEECH ON THE 2007 ESTIMATES FOR DEFENCE AND ARMY PENSIONS BY THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE MR. WILLIE O’DEA T.D., TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, EQUALITY, DEFENCE AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS.29 March 2007 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 35 INFANTRY GROUP KFOR16 February 2007 Speech by Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea T.D. at a Commissioning Ceremony for the 25th Air Corps Cadet Class6 February 2007 OPENING STATEMENT on the DEFENCE (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL 2006, SECOND STAGE by Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O'Dea T.D. - Seanad Eireann, 6 Feb. 200718 January 2007 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., at the unveiling of a sculpture at the new Civil Defence Headquarters17 January 2007 Speech by Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea T.D. at the
Commissioning Ceremony for the 82nd Cadet Class16 November 2006 Speech by Defence Minister at the Defence Forces United Nations Training School.2 November 2006 Two speeches given by Defence Minister Willie O'Dea during a visit to Athlone today to review the 319 members of the Defence Forces shortly heading to Liberia to participate in the UNMIL peacekeeping mission. The second speech relates to the opening of new accommodation for ex-servicemen and women at Custume House, Athlone.
19 October 2006 Speech made by Minister O'Dea at a Review of the 34 Infantry Group shortly heading for duty with UNIFIL in Lebanon11 October 2006 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., on the Motion seeking the approval of Dáil Éireann for the deployment of a contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)10 October 2006 Statement made by Minister O'Dea to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence & Women's Rights on the Motion on the Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V)4 October 2006 PDFORRA ADC Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O'Dea TD13 September 2006 Speech by Mr. Willie O'Dea T.D.Minister for Defence at the review of 33rd Infantry Group shortly to leave Ireland for U.N Peacekeeping duty in Kosovo12 September 2006 Speech by Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea T.D. at the opening of the New Civil Defence Headquarters at Benamore, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.6 September 2006 Speech by Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O'Dea at a Commissioning Ceremony for Naval Service Officers in the Naval Base, Haulbowline, on 6th September 20064 July 2006 Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006. Second Stage Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O’Dea T.D. Dail Eireann3 July 2006 Speech by Willie O’Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence at the commissioning ceremony for the 81st Cadet Class.2 July 2006 Minister for Defence, Willie O’Dea T.D. speech on army height requirement.28 June 2006 Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006. Second Stage Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O’Dea T.D. Seanad Eireann28 June 2006 Comments by the Minister for Defence, Willie O’Dea T.D. at the Launch of the Defence Forces Annual Report for 200518 June 2006 Speech by Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence, at the laying of the annual commemorative wreaths at the statue of Commodore John Barry.8 June 2006 Defence and Army Pensions Estimates 2006 - Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea.29 May 2006 Statement by the Minister for Defence on the International Day of the Peacekeeper 2006, 29/05/0619 May 2006 Statement by the Minister for Defence Adjournment Debate – Seanad Eireann, 17 MAY 2006.11 May 2006 Presentation by the Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O’Dea T.D. to the Forum on Europe - Ireland and the EU Battlegroups6 May 2006 Address by Mr. Sean Power, T.D., Minister of State to the RDFRA's 13th ADC, Curragh Camp, 06/05/065 May 2006 Address by the Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O’Dea, TD, at the Institutes of Technology Apprenticeship Committee Conference, 05/05/064 May 2006 Speech by Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence at the review of 95th Infantry Battalion due to leave on peacekeeping duty with UNMIL, 04/05/0628 April 2006 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., at the Conference on “EU Battlegroups - Perspectives from Neutral and Non-aligned states” 28/04/066 April 2006 Address by Minister Willie O'Dea at a 1916 monument unveiling ceremony. 06/04/0623 March 2006 Presentation by Minister Willie O’Dea to the Joint Committee on European Affairs - “Ireland’s Participation in EU Battlegroups” 22/03/069 February 2006 Speech by Minister Willie O’Dea on Ireland’s Future Participation in UN Peace Support Missions, 09/02/056 February 2006 Speech by Minister Willie O’Dea - Adjournment Debate, 31/01/066 February 2006 Speech given by Defence Minister Willie O’Dea on the Departure of the L.E. Eithne for Argentina, 06/02/0614 December 2005 Speech By Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea T.D. at a Ceremony to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Ireland joining the United Nations29 November 2005 Address by Mr. Willie O' Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence to RACO's Biennial Delegate Conference25 November 2005 Speech By The Minister For Defence, Willie O’Dea T.D. At The Unveiling Of A Memorial to Commemorate the Events that Happened In Jadotville in 1961.24 November 2005 Speech by Mr Willie O' Dea, T.D. Minister for Defence at the official launch of the Civil Defence Board's Strategic Plan4 November 2005 Speech by Mr. Tom Kitt, T.D., Minister for State for Defence at the review of 94th Infantry Battalion Due to leave on peacekeeping duty with UNMILON4 November 2005 Speech by Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O’Dea TD At the opening of the EUROMIL conference South Court Hotel Limerick11 October 2005 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT A CEREMONY TO LAUNCH THE NEW RESERVE DEFENCE ORGANISATION5 October 2005 Speech by Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O'Dea T.D.,
at the PDFORRA Annual Delegate Conference.8 September 2005 Speech by Willie O'Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence at the Commissioning Ceremony for the 43rd Naval Service Cadet Class5 August 2005 Siege at Jadotville - Book Launch Speech4 July 2005 Speech by Willie O Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence at the commissioning ceremony for the 80th Cadet Class Monday, 4th July 200530 June 2005 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 200330 June 2005 Presentation by the Minister for Defence, Mr Willie O'Dea T.D.,to the OIREACHTAS SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, EQUALITY, DEFENCE AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS Tuesday, 24 May 2005 Defence Estimates 2005:21 June 2005 Launch of Defence Forces Annual Report for the year 200430 May 2005 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., at Camp Clarke, Kosovo, 30/5/0529 May 2005 Remarks By Minister For Defence, Willie O’Dea, T.D. at the Unveiling Of A Monument To The 85 Irish Soldiers who Lost Their Lives On UN Missions Overseas, 29/05/20059 May 2005 Speech at the 12th Annual Delegate Conference of the Defence Forces Reserve5 May 2005 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O'DEA, T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE REVIEW OF 93rd INFANTRY BATTALION DUE TO LEAVE ON PEACEKEEPING DUTY WITH UNMIL, 5th MAY 20058 April 2005 SPEECH BY MR. WILLIE O’DEA T.D., MINISTER FOR DEFENCE REVIEW OF 30th INFANTRY GROUP SHORTLY TO LEAVE IRELAND FOR U. N. PEACEKEEPING DUTY IN KOSOVO3 March 2005 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D. during his visit to Curragh Camp, 03 March 200523 February 2005 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D., on his visit to McKee Barracks, Dublin, 23rd February 200522 February 2005 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D., at the opening of the new Military Museum and the refurbished Privates' Mess, Collins Barracks, Cork, 22nd February 20057 February 2005 Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D. on his visit to Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, 7 February 200525 November 2004 Statement by the Government Chief Whip & Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Mr Tom Kitt T.D. on the Motion seeking approval for the despatch of a Contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with EUFOR, the EU-led Mission/Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thursday, 25 November 200424 November 2004 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., on the Motion seeking approval for the despatch of a Contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with EUFOR, the EU-led Mission/Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wednesday, 24 November 20047 November 2004 Speech by Mr. Tom Kitt, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Defence, at the Commissioning ceremony for Reserve Defence Force Officers, 7 November 20044 November 2004 Speech by Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence at the Review of 92 Infantry Battalion due to leave on peacekeeping duty with UNMIL, 4 November 20044 November 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D. at the opening of the new Technical Stores Building at the Naval Base, 4th November 200421 October 2004 Speech by Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence at the review of 29 Infantry Group that will leave Ireland shortly for peacekeeping duty with KFOR7 October 2004 Address by Mr. Willie O’Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence, to the 13th Annual Delegate Conference of the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday 7th October, 20046 October 2004 Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002 Second Stage - Seanad Éireann, Opening Statement by the Minister for Defence Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D., 6th October 200424 September 2004 Speech by Mr. Michael Smith T. D., Minister for Defence, at the launch of the 'Response to the Challenge of the Workplace' Report23 September 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D. at the opening of a new NCOs Mess in Custume Barracks, Athlone, 23 September 200416 September 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D. at the commissioning ceremony of the 23rd Air Corps Cadet Class, 16 September 20049 September 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at a commissioning ceremony for Naval Service Officers, 9 September 20049 September 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the opening of two new buildings at the Naval Base, 9 September 200426 August 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the Military Tattoo in Kilkenny Castle commemorating the Bennetsbridge Review, 26 August 20047 August 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D. at the dedication of the Grave of Sergeant Major Cornelius Coughlan
Aughavale Cemetry, Westport, Co. Mayo, 7th August 2004.26 July 2004 Speech by Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence at the launch of the Reserve Defence Forces Review Implementation Plan, 26th July 20045 July 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the Commissioning ceremony for the 79th Cadet Class, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh, Kildare, 5th July 20041 June 2004 Minister's speech to a Select Committee on the Defence Estimates for 200420 May 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at review of 91 Infantry Battalion shortly due to leave Ireland for peacekeeping duty with UNMIL, 20th May, 200426 April 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the opening of the Cedar Room, Arbour Hill Church, 25th April 20041 April 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the Review of 28 Infantry Group shortly to leave Ireland for peacekeeping duty with KFOR3 March 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at a medal ceremony for 27 Infantry Battalion, KFOR21 January 2004 Address by Minister for Defence, Mr Michael Smith T.D. at a reception
for UNMIL in Monrovia, Liberia on 21 January 20049 January 2004 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the Annual Reunion of the Sail Training Vessel, "Asgard II", 9/1/200417 December 2003 Speech by Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence at the Commissioning Ceremony of the 22nd Air Corps Cadet Class in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel30 November 2003 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the launch of O.N.E.Connect magazine at Renmore Barracks, Sunday, 30th November30 November 2003 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the official opening of the new Dining Complex at Renmore Barracks, Galway, 30th November 200330 November 2003 Speech by Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence, at Commissioning ceremony for Reserve Defence Force Officers27 November 2003 Address by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., at the review of 90 Infantry Battalion, UNMIL, shortly departing for service in Liberia, and presentation of Distinguished Service medals.26 November 2003 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr Michael Smith, T.D., at the launch of "The Irish Air Corps celebrates 100 years of flight", National Library, 26th November25 November 2003 Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002 - Second Stage. Opening statement by Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., 25th November 200312 November 2003 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., to Dáil Éireann on 12th November, 2003 on the motion seeking approval for the dispatch of a contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)11 November 2003 Address by the Minister for Defence, Mr Michael Smith, T.D., to the 11th Annual Delegate Conference of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers28 October 2003 Speech by Minister for Defence at the formal closing of the Sale of Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig, Co. Cork to O’Flynn Construction for €41m.
Collins Barracks Cork at 12.00 hours on 28 October 200320 October 2003 Speech by Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence at official opening of Aeronautical laboratory/hangar, Carlow Institute of Technology, Monday 20th October 20038 October 2003 Address by Mr. Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence,
to the 12th Annual Delegate Conference of the
Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association
at the Tower Hotel, Waterford on Wednesday 8th October 200329 September 2003 Speech by Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence at the official opening of the Defence Forces command and staff trainer (DFCST), Curragh Camp, 29th September, 200328 September 2003 The world's finest peacekeepers5 September 2003 Speech by Michael Smith, T.D., Minister for Defence at review of 27 Infantry group for duty with KFOR4 September 2003 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr Michael Smith, T.D., at the opening of the Lew Glucksman marine facility at Haulbowline, Co. Cork4 September 2003 Speech by the Minister for Defence, Mr Michael Smith, T.D., at the commissioning of four new Naval Officers17 July 2003 Visit to Reserve Training Camp, Glen of Imaal29 May 2003 Presentation of United Nations Dag Hammarskjold medals26 May 2003 Minister's address to RDFRA'a 10th Annual Delegate Conference15 May 2003 Speech at presentation of new Civil Defence vehicles, Ratra House9 April 2003 Launch of revised policy and procedures on interpersonal relationships in the Defence Forces3 April 2003 Dáil motion on the humanitarian situation in Iraq27 March 2003 Minister's speech to a Select Committee on the Defence Estimates for 200326 March 2003 Dáil motion on Iraq (20/02/2003) - statement by Minister Smith27 February 2003 Seanad Adjournment Debate regarding Camp Field, Collins Barracks, Cork25 February 2003 Statement on Private Members motion re neutrality17 February 2003 Minister reviews 8th and final transport contingent going to Kosovo11 February 2003 Statement to Dáil Éireann regarding Iraq21 January 2003 Minister opens three new buildings in the Curragh that cost €15 million20 January 2003 Minister opens new gymnasium in Collins Barracks, Cork17 January 2003 New Headquarters Building for Air Corps Helicopter Wing opened12 December 2002 Commissioning ceremony for Air Corps cadets - 21st Class2 December 2002 Address at the ADM of the Irish Conference of Professional and Service Associations28 November 2002 Review of 3rd and last UNMEE Contingent that will serve in Eritrea21 November 2002 Report to Dáil Éireann on United Nations missions in 200114 November 2002 Minister's address to RACO's 10th Annual Delegate Conference10 November 2002 Commissioning ceremony for FCA Officers - 20029 October 2002 Minister's address to PDFORRA's 11th Annual Delegate Conference12 September 2002 Commisioning ceremony for Naval Service cadets - 40th Class10 September 2002 26th Amendment to the Constitution (Treaty of Nice)1 July 2002 Cadet commissioning ceremony - 77th Class24 May 2002 Review of the 9th and last Contingent that will serve in East Timor21 May 2002 Review of the 2nd Contingent UNMEE bound for Eritrea21 May 2002 Minister's address to RDFRA's 9th Annual Delegate Conference13 May 2002 Opening refurbished Block, Kickham Barracks, Clonmel25 April 2002 Opening refurbished Headquarters Block, Ballymullen Barracks, Tralee4 April 2002 Launch of Report of External Advisory Committee on harassment, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces21 March 2002 Minister's speech to a Select Committee on the Defence Estimates for 20023 March 2002 Opening of FCA Headquarters, Templemore14 February 2002 Review of 6th Transport Company (KFOR) bound for Kosovo25 January 2002 Review of 8th Contingent (UNTAET) bound for East Timor4 January 2002 Review of 10th Military Police Company, (SFOR) bound for Bosnia and Herzegovina19 December 2001 Opening NCO's Mess East, Curragh22 November 2001 Commissioning ceremony for Air Corps cadets - 20th Class18 November 2001 75th anniversary of the Army Equitation School15 November 2001 Review of 1st Contingent UNMEE bound for Eritrea8 November 2001 Minister's address to RACO's 9th Annual Delegate Conference
4 November 2001 Commissioning ceremony for FCA Officers25 October 2001 Unveiling of memorial in Tibnin, South Lebanon
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