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22 December 2014 Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. appoints retired High Court Judge, Mr. Roderick Murphy, to conduct an independent review of the investigation of the death of Private Hugh Doherty and the disappearance of Private Kevin Joyce (Caomhán Seoighe) in Lebanon incident in 19815 December 2014 Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D.,Visits the Middle East21 November 2014 Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe TD, presents new medals to Civil Defence Volunteers13 November 2014 Seolann an Rialtas an Feachtas Eolais ‘Bí Ullamh don Gheimhreadh’ 2014-201513 November 2014 Government launches the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2014-2015 Information Campaign11 November 2014 Defence Forces Personnel to assist in Ireland's Response to the Ebola Crisis in West Africa - Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade announce6 November 2014 Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon Dún Ui Mhaoilíosa (Renmore) Galway14 October 2014 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., on Defence Budget 20157 October 2014 Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D.,Welcomes rotation of Irish Troops on the United Nations mission on the Golan Heights2 October 2014 An Dara Beart d’Ábhar ó Bhailiúchán Pinsean na Seirbhíse Míleata (1916-1923) i nDún Chathail Bhrugha seolta ar líne
ag an Aire Cosanta, an tUas. Simon Coveney, T.D.2 October 2014 Second on line launch of material from the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection at Cathal Brugha Barracks by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D.1 October 2014 Aitheasc tugtha ag an Aire Cosanta, an tUas. Simon Coveney T.D. ag 3ú Comhdháil Bhliantúil Thoscairí Chumann Ionadaíochta Chéimnigh eile na mBuan-Óglach1 October 2014 Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., Addresses the 23rd Annual Delegate Conference of the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association27 September 2014 Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney T.D. welcomes joint initiative between Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Defence on support for United Nations Peacekeeping in Africa24 September 2014 Minister for Defence Mr Simon Coveney T.D. welcomes Maritime interdiction operation on sailing vessel “Makayabella”15 September 2014 Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops preparing to head to Golan Heights. Custume Barracks, Athlone 15 September 2014.11 September 2014 Minister for Defence Simon Coveney, T.D.,Welcomes the release of 45 UN Peacekeepers Serving with the UNDOF mission in Syria4 September 2014 Minister Coveney attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony of the 52nd Naval Service Cadet Class.3 September 2014 Minister Coveney welcomes publication of the Third Report of the Independent Monitoring Group2 September 2014 Minister Coveney Meets Veterans of the Irish Defence Forces at the Curragh Camp, Co Kildare12 August 2014 Minister for Defence Mr Simon Coveney T.D.,
Welcomes the deportation of the alleged perpetrator of the murder of two Irish soldiers from the United States to his native Lebanon16 July 2014 Minister for Defence Mr Simon Coveney T.D., today welcomed the detention of the alleged perpetrator of the murder of two Irish soldiers16 June 2014 Taoiseach and Minister for Defence Enda Kenny to visit Irish Troops in Lebanon9 June 2014 AN TAOISEACH CONFIRMS PLACING OF ORDER FOR A THIRD OFF SHORE PATROL VESSEL17 May 2014 NAMING AND COMMISSIONING CEREMONIES FOR NEW NAVAL SERVICE VESSEL LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT15 May 2014 Press Notice from the Department of Defence Press Office -Naming and Commissioning Ceremonies of the Naval Service Vessel
L.É. Samuel Beckett9 May 2014 Léirbhreithníonn an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Cosanta, Paul Kehoe,T.D. Trúpaí na hÉireann, a thabharfaidh aghaidh ar an Liobáin, i gCampa an Churraigh, Co. Chill Dara an 9ú Bealtaine 20149 May 2014 The Minister of State for Defence, Paul Kehoe,T.D. Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, 9th May 201429 April 2014 New Naval Service Vessel on Sea Trials10 March 2014 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to Syria10 March 2014 Léirbhreithníonn an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais & Cosanta, an tUasal Alan Shatter. T.D., Trúpaí na hÉireann atá ag dul chun na Siria, Dún Mhic Stiofáin, Cill Chainnigh 10ú Márta 2014.7 March 2014 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D., announces launch of recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces at Citizenship Ceremony in Waterford3 March 2014 Scéim 2014-2017 na Roinne Cosanta faoi Alt 15 d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 i bhfeidhm3 March 2014 Commencement of Department of Defence Scheme 2014 – 2017
under Section 15 of the Official Languages Act 200325 February 2014 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D., secures Cabinet approval for Defence Forces continued participation in the EU Training Mission in Mali14 February 2014 Preasráiteas An tAire Stáit sa Roinn Cosanta, Paul Kehoe, T.D. ag freastal ar Shearmanas Coimisiúnaithe 30ú Rang Daltaí an Aerchóir14 February 2014 Press Release
Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D., attends the Air Corps Commissioning Ceremony, of the 30th Air Corps Cadet Class5 February 2014 Minister Shatter commends Garda Síochána, Defence Forces and Civil Defence for assistance in flood affected areas in recent days23 January 2014 Press Release Minister of State at the Department the Department of Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D.,attends Army Commissioning Ceremony of the 89th Army Cadet Class.23 January 2014 Preasráiteas An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Cosanta, An tAire Paul Kehoe TD,ag freastal ar Shearmanas Coimisiúnaithe an Airm don 89ú Rang Daltaí an Airm.16 January 2014 Launch online of the first release of material from the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection at G.P.O. Dublin on 16th January 2014 by An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny T.D.16 January 2014 Seoladh ar líne den chéad eisiúint ábhar ó Bhailiúchán na bPinsean Seirbhíse Míleata (1916-1923) ag Ard Oifig an Phoist an 16 Eanáir 2014 ag an Taoiseach, an tUas. Enda Kenny T.D.19 December 2013 Minister Shatter reports on work undertaken in the Department of Defence during 201316 December 2013 Minister Shatter Advised Caution on the Reporting on Dissident Groups in the Media14 December 2013 Minister Shatter Attends the Annual Defence Forces Carol Service 20133 December 2013 Minister of State at Dept of Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D., Addresses the Biennial Delegate Conference of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO)29 November 2013 Minister Shatter attends High Level Meetings in Israel and Ramallah on The Last Day of His Trip to the Middle East26 November 2013 Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D.,Attends a Transfer of Authority Ceremony in UNIFIL Lebanon25 November 2013 Minister Shatter Meets with the Lebanese Minister for Defence at the Start of his Visit to the Middle East25 November 2013 Minister Shatter Meets with the Lebanese Minister for Defence at the Start of his Visit to the Middle East22 November 2013 The Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, TD, Will be visiting the Middle East - Lebanon, Jordan and Israel From Monday the 25th November to Friday 29th November11 November 2013 Seolann an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUas. Alan Shatter T.D., agus an tAire Comhshaoil, Pobail agus Rialtais Áitiúil, an tUas. Phil Hogan T.D. an Feachtas Eolais ‘Bí Ullamh don Gheimhreadh’ le haghaidh 2013-2014.11 November 2013 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., and the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., launch the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2013-2014 Information Campaign.7 November 2013 Léirbhreithníonn an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais & Cosanta, an tUasal Alan Shatter. T.D., Trúpaí na hÉireann atá ag dul chun na Liobáine.7 November 2013 Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D.,Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin,5 November 2013 CEAPACHÁN LEAS-CHEANN FOIRNE (TACAÍOCHT) NUA
ÓGLAIGH NA hÉIREANN5 November 2013 APPOINTMENT OF NEW DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (SUPPORT)
OF THE DEFENCE FORCES15 October 2013 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., on Defence Budget 20142 October 2013 Aitheasc tugtha ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUas. Alan Shatter, T.D., ag an 22ú Comhdháil Bhliantúil
Toscairí de Chumann Ionadaíochta Chéimnigh Eile na mBuan-Óglach2 October 2013 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., Addresses the 22nd Annual Delegate Conference of the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association29 September 2013 Defence Forces complete their deployment to the Golan Heights in Syria12 September 2013 Minister Shatter Congratulates An Post and the Defence Forces on the release of a four stamp set honouring the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service5 September 2013 An tAire Kehoe i láthair ag Searmanas Coimisiún na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh don 51ú Rang Daltaí ag an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh.5 September 2013 Minister Kehoe attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony of the 51st Naval Service Cadet Class.7 August 2013 Minister Shatter welcomes announcement by Westmeath GAA County Board25 July 2013 Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D.
on the Death of Private Patrick Conlon, R.I.P.16 July 2013 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D. secures Government approval for deployment of Defence Forces personnel with UNDOF Mission in Syria16 July 2013 Páipéar Uaine ar ChosaintPreasráiteas ón Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta An tUasal Alan Shatter T.D. 16ú Iúil 201316 July 2013 Green Paper on Defence Press Release by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D. 16th July 20133 July 2013 APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES3 July 2013 Appointment to the post of Secretary General of the Department of Defence3 July 2013 European Defence Leaders praise Irish Presidency Defence achievements25 June 2013 Minister Shatter addresses the 30th International Workshop on Global Security
in Paris on 24th June 2013.20 June 2013 Minister Shatter hosts a High Level Conference on Cyber Security Cooperation in the European Union20 June 2013 Minister of State and Government Chief Whip, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. returns to Dublin with Kennedy Flame18 June 2013 Defence Forces central to Kennedy Flame ceremony in Arlington - Kehoe4 June 2013 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Announces Publication of the Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) Statistics23 May 2013 Response to Topical Issues Debate to ensure that Defence Forces personnel serving in Lebanon have kit appropriate to the climate and the location..17 May 2013 Minister Shatter seeks clarity and consensus at EU level for the upcoming European Council on Defence to be held in December 2013.16 May 2013
A new impetus for an EU defence debate Seminar of the European Council on Defence 2013- Friday 17th May
7 May 2013 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D., welcomes enactment by the Oireachtas of the
Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012.
6 May 2013 History to be made with the enactment of Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 201222 April 2013 Minister of State, Mr Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick 22nd April 2013.22 April 2013 Léirbhreithníonn an tAire Stáit an tUasal Paul Kehoe T.D. Trúpaí na hÉireann atá ag dul go dtí an Liobáin Dún an tSáirséalaigh, Luimneach an 22ú Aibreán 2013.19 April 2013 Minister Shatter reviews progress of Irish Presidency on Justice, Home Affairs and Defence
8 April 2013 Minister Shatter Highlights The Importance Of Building European Union-Wide Consensus And Cooperation In Relation To Security And Surveillance In The Maritime Domain.28 March 2013 Minister Shatter Welcomes Deployment of the Air Corp to Northern Ireland to Assist With Weather Emergency
14 March 2013 Minister Shatter launches IRIS, the Joint Ireland Israel Programme on Road Safety13 March 2013 Minister Shatter reiteriates Ireland’s support for a two State solution at meetings with Israeli and Palestinian Ministers12 March 2013 Minister Shatters Visits Irish Observers on the Golan Heights11 March 2013 Minister Shatter Meets with the Lebanese Minister for Defence as Part of his Middle East Programme10 March 2013 Minister Shatter Visits UN Missions in Middle East and Congratulates Troops on Receipt of their UN Medals26 February 2013 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., secures Cabinet approval for Defence Forces participation in the Training Mission in Mali13 February 2013 EU Defence Ministers renew their commitment to support UN Peacekeeping.13 February 2013 Irish Defence Forces personnel to deploy to Mali as part of a joint infantry training team with the UK Armed Forces.11 February 2013 Shatter Publishes Agenda for Defence Informal1 February 2013 Minister Shatter seeks enhanced participation from the EU and EU member States in United Nations Peacekeeping and Crisis Management operations25 January 2013 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., attends Army Commissioning Ceremony of the 88th Army Cadet Class.18 December 2012 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D., announces approval of the Government for the publication of the Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012.5 December 2012 Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence
Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., on Defence Budget 201320 November 2012 Value for Money (VFM) Review of the Reserve Defence Force and Reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force.
Press Release by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D. 20 November 20129 November 2012 An Feachtas “Bí Réidh don Gheimhreadh” 2012 -2013 seolta ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUasal Alan Shatter T.D. agus ag an Aire Iompair, Turasóireachta agus Spóirt, an tUas. Leo Varadkar T.D. Feachtas Eolais9 November 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., and the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D., launch the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2012 -2013 Information Campaign7 November 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., welcomes the appointment of Mr. Tony McCourt as Ombudsman for the Defence Forces24 October 2012 Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon, Custume Barracks, Athlone3 October 2012 Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Addresses the 21st Annual Delegate Conference of PDFORRA.24 September 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., Welcomes The Announcement by County Cavan VEC12 September 2012 Fáilte curtha ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUas. Alan Shatter T.D., go bhfuil mionn glactha ag an gCornal Michael Campion ina bhreitheamh míleata d’Óglaigh na hÉireann.12 September 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., welcomes the swearing in of Col. Michael Campion as military judge for the Defence Forces.6 September 2012 Minister Kehoe attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony of the 50th Naval Service Cadet Class6 September 2012 Freastalaíonn an tAire Kehoe ar Shearmanas Coimisiúnaithe na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh don 50ú Rang Daltaí na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh.4 September 2012 Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence In response to The Article in the Examiner of 1 September 2012. “Shatter accused of hiding behind top brass on army jobs”19 July 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D. Announces the Resumption of Emergency Aeromedical Support Service Operating from Athlone17 July 2012 Re-Organisation of Defence Forces16 July 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D. Posthumously Awarded the Military Star Medal to Private Patrick Kelly (RIP)3 July 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D welcomes the selection of Mr. Michael Campion as military judge for the Defence Forces.
3 July 2012 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D. confirms resumption of Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS)21 June 2012 Minister Congratulates Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Defence on success at Taoiseach’s Public Service Excellence Awards.
20 June 2012 Response by the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence to the Topical Issues Debate Dáil Éireann, 20 June 2012
Topic: Emergency Aeromedical Service helicopter incident19 June 2012 Press Statement Department of Justice Equality & Defence
Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS) Helicopter Incident - 19 June 2012
12 June 2012 Announcement in the Dail by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D., on behalf of the Government, in relation to the matter of personnel who deserted the Defence Forces during World War II to serve with the Allied Forces.22 May 2012 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D. secures Government approval for continued participation in Lebanon mission
21 May 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., welcomes publication of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces
Annual Report 2011.21 May 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., formally hands over Longford Barracks following its sale to Longford County Council.21 May 2012 Dún Uí Chonghaile, an Longfort, tugtha ar lámh go foirmiúil ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUas. Alan Shatter, T.D., atá ceannaithe ag Comhairle Chontae Longfoirt.21 May 2012 Preasráiteas ón Aire Sláinte, an Dr. James Reilly TD & ón Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUas. Alan Shatter, TD.
Seirbhís Aerleighis Éigeandála (EAS) le Seoladh21 May 2012 Press Release by the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD & the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, TD Announcing the Launch of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS)18 May 2012 Fógra ón Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta, an tUas. Alan Shatter, T.D., go bhfuil tógáil long nua na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh go maith chun cinn18 May 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., announces that the Build of new Naval Service ship is well underway17 May 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., Welcomes the Committee of Public Account’s Report on the Irish Red Cross Society14 May 2012 Minister Alan Shatter, T.D. Announces Details of The Annual 1916 Easter Rising Commemoration Ceremonies Arbour Hill8 May 2012 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence announces the approval by Government of four nominees to the General Assembly of the Irish Red Cross Society.2 May 2012 Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon McKee Barracks24 April 2012 Minister for Justice Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter TD will attend
ANZAC Dawn Rememberance Service, 6:30am Wednesday 25 April 201224 April 2012 Minister for Justice ,Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter TD, secures Cabinet approval for participation by the Defence Forces in the UN Mission in Syria17 March 2012 Minister Shatter meets with the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand8 March 2012 Minister of State Paul Kehoe, T.D. Attends the Opening of the Conference"Military Education in the 21st Century and the launch of "Building a Better Future: Contributions by the irish Defence Forces"8 March 2012 Príomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Cosanta i láthair ag Searmanas Coimisiúnaithe Airm an 87ú Rang Daltaí Airm.8 March 2012 The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Defence attends Army Commissioning Ceremony of the 87th Army Cadet Class7 March 2012 Alan Shatter, TD, Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence reports on work done during first 12 months of Government6 March 2012 Press Release on Appointment of New Deputy Chief of Staff (Support) in the Defence Forces17 February 2012 Minister Opens the New Laois Civil Defence Premises at Mountmellick17 February 2012 Áitreabh Nua Cosanta Sibhialta Laoise oscailte go hoifigiúil ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais & Cosanta i Móinteach Mílic10 February 2012 Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence on Accommodation for the Reserve Defence Forces23 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 & DEFENCE5 December 2011 Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence on Defence Budget 201230 November 2011 Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. Addressed Biennial Delegate Conference of RACO9 November 2011 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., launches the Winter-Ready Information Campaign8 November 2011 Minister of State for Defence, Mr Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon, Kilkenny Castle, 8 November 20116 November 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., Attends the Annual IUNVA Wreath Laying Ceremony on Sunday, 6th November 20115 October 2011 Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Addresses the Annual Delegate Conference of PDFORRA3 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 eile27 September 2011 Ms. Paulyn Marrinan-Quinn to continue in her role as Ombudsman for the Defence Forces for a further year22 September 2011 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., this evening attends an informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers19 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 198915 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 Congo9 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 20113 September 2011 Cavalry Corps Day on Saturday, 3rd September 201126 July 2011 Ireland to take on the Role of Mission Commander in EU Training Mission Somalia12 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.E30 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 20112 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 Liobáin2 June 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to the Lebanon9 May 2011 Tugann an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Cosanta cuairt ar Shaoráidí Míleata i gCorcaigh9 May 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence visits Military Facilities in Cork5 May 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., opens Cathal Brugha Barracks Visitor Centre
Thursday 5th May 20113 May 2011 Of The Annual 1916 Easter Rising Commemoration Ceremonies Arbour Hill1 May 2011 Minister commends the Defence Forces21 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 Liobáine21 April 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter, T.D. secures Dáil approval for Lebanon mission20 April 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D. appoints Mr. Frank Callanan, S.C. to conduct review - 1989 UNIFIL Mission20 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 Kildare8 April 2011 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D.
Announces Review - 1989 UNIFIL Mission8 April 2011 Tugann an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Ciomhionannais agus Cosanta cuairt ar Airmheán Traenála Óglaigh na hÉireann,
An Currach, Co. Chill Dara10 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 TD28 January 2011 Minister Éamon Ó Cuív announces the recruitment of 200 general service recruits to the Permanent Defence Force in 201114 December 2010 Minister Killeen announces Lebanon mission7 December 2010 Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Tony Killeen, T.D., on Defence Budget 201124 November 2010 Four-year plan provides a blueprint for growth - Minister Killeen22 November 2010 Tugann an Tánaiste Ní Chochláin agus an tAire Ó Cillín Cuairt ar Champa Fionnabhair22 November 2010 Tanaiste Coughlan and Minister Killeen visit Finner Camp29 October 2010 Minister Killeen visits Columb Barracks in Mullingar29 October 2010 Minister Killeen visits Dún Uí Néill Barracks in Cavan26 October 2010 Minister Killeen visits Kickham Barracks in Clonmel.18 October 2010 Minister Killeen launches Mid-West Regional Business Week15 October 2010 Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) Report into the loss of Asgard II5 October 2010 Minister Killeen addresses the Annual Delegate Conference of PDFORRA2 October 2010 OSCLAÍONN AN tAIRE Ó CILLIN IONAD NUA CHUMANN CROISE DEIRGE NA hÉIREANN IN INIS, CONTAE AN CHLÁIR2 October 2010 Minister Killeen opens new Irish Red Cross Society Centre in Ennis, Co. Clare27 September 2010 Minister Killeen visits Irish Troops in the Balkans26 September 2010 An tAire Ó Cillín i láthair ag Shearmanas i gcomóradh 90ú bliain ó Luíochán an Rinnín26 September 2010 Minister Killeen officiates at Rineen Ambush 90th Anniversary Ceremony23 September 2010 Ministers Killeen and Haughey announce Air Corps training programme for S R Technics aircraft maintenance apprentices.
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