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23 December 2011
End of year report on work undertaken in 2011 by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence.
23 December 2011
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM ALAN SHATTER, T.D.,MINISTER FOR JUSTICE,EQUALITY & DEFENCE
5 December 2011
Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence on Defence Budget 2012
30 November 2011
Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. Addressed Biennial Delegate Conference of RACO
9 November 2011
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., launches the Winter-Ready Information Campaign
8 November 2011
Minister of State for Defence, Mr Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon, Kilkenny Castle, 8 November 2011
6 November 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., Attends the Annual IUNVA Wreath Laying Ceremony on Sunday, 6th November 2011
5 October 2011
Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Addresses the Annual Delegate Conference of PDFORRA
3 October 2011
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., launches seminar on “Opportunities in the European Security and Defence Markets”
27 September 2011
Paulyn Marrinan-Quinn Uasal le fanacht ina Ombudsman d’Óglaigh na hÉireann go ceann bliana eile
27 September 2011
Ms. Paulyn Marrinan-Quinn to continue in her role as Ombudsman for the Defence Forces for a further year
22 September 2011
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., this evening attends an informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers
19 September 2011
Statement of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter T.D., publishes the Report of the Independent Review into the deaths of Defence Forces personnel in Lebanon on 21 March 1989
15 September 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter T.D., attends ceremony to mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of Trooper Patrick Mullins in the Congo
9 September 2011
Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Defence Mr. Paul Kehoe attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony of the 49th Naval Service Cadet Class.
3 September 2011
Lá an Chóir Marcra an Satharn, 3ú Meán Fómhair 2011
3 September 2011
Cavalry Corps Day on Saturday, 3rd September 2011
26 July 2011
Ireland to take on the Role of Mission Commander in EU Training Mission Somalia
12 July 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D. Announces Cabinet Approval To Draft Legislation in Relation to The Civil Defence Board
30 June 2011
An 3ú Achainí Bhliantúil Fuchsia seolta ag an Aire Stáit um Chosaint, an tUas. Pól Mac Eochaidh, T.D., thar ceann Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann Teoranta (O.N.E
30 June 2011
Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Launches 3rd Annual Fuchsia Appeal On Behalf of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann Teoranta’s (O.N.E.)
30 June 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D. Announces his Intention to Publish the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011
2 June 2011
Léirbhreithníonn an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUasal Alan Shatter, T.D trúpaí na hÉireann atá ag dul go dtí an Liobáin
2 June 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon
9 May 2011
Tugann an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta cuairt ar Shaoráidí Míleata i gCorcaigh
9 May 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence visits Military Facilities in Cork
5 May 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., opens Cathal Brugha Barracks Visitor Centre Thursday 5th May 2011
3 May 2011
Of The Annual 1916 Easter Rising Commemoration Ceremonies Arbour Hill
1 May 2011
Minister commends the Defence Forces
21 April 2011
Cead faighte sa Dáil ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUasal Alan Shatter, T.D do mhisean chun na Liobáine
21 April 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D. secures Dáil approval for Lebanon mission
20 April 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D. appoints Mr. Frank Callanan, S.C. to conduct review - 1989 UNIFIL Mission
20 April 2011
Minister Alan Shatter, T.D. announces details of the Commemoration Ceremony to mark the 94th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising Easter Sunday, 24 April 2011
8 April 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence visits The Defence Forces Training Centre, The Curragh, Co Kildare
8 April 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D. Announces Review - 1989 UNIFIL Mission
8 April 2011
Tugann an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Ciomhionannais agus Cosanta cuairt ar Airmheán Traenála Óglaigh na hÉireann, An Currach, Co. Chill Dara
10 March 2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence attends Army Commissioning Ceremony of the 86th Army Cadet Class.
8 March 2011
Statement from the Minister for Defence Éamon Ó Cuív TD
28 January 2011
Minister Éamon Ó Cuív announces the recruitment of 200 general service recruits to the Permanent Defence Force in 2011

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