The Department of Defence is one of the Government Departments primarily concerned with ensuring the secure and stable environment necessary for economic growth and development.

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Department of Defence
Station Road
Newbridge
Co. Kildare

Tel 00 353 45 492000

* loCall 1890 251890

info@defence.irlgov.ie

eolas@defence.irlgov.ie

accessofficer@defence.irlgov.ie

* Note that the rates charged for the use of 1890 (LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers
** "Home Page" and "About Us Page" now available in Irish
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 Strategy Statement 2008 - 2010

This Strategy Statement sets out the Vision and Mission of the Department of Defence and Defence Forces for the years 2008-2010.


The Department of Defence and Defence Forces Annual Report for 2010 is available for viewing or download



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Quick Links
10 Year Strategy on Defence (2000-2010)
White Paper setting out the policy on Defence for the period 2000-2010. >> View White Paper
A review of the Implementation of the White Paper on Defence 2000 – 2005" Report >> View Review
Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009) >> View the Bill

Irish Defence Forces

The Irish Defence Forces consist of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and the Reserve Defence Force (RDF). The PDF includes the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps. The Reserve Defence Force comprises the First Line Reserve, the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve.   The Defence Forces operate their own website at www.military.ie. There you can find details on careers in the Defence Forces, publications, press releases and military archives amongst other information. An Cosantóir is the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and have a website at www.dfmagazines.ie.
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