Ireland is facing international criticism and it’s only natural that unionists want to join in. But incomprehension over support for neutrality is also a factor ...

on where our defence forces go is not democratic." The foreign affairs minister said it was "important" for decisions on peacekeeping to be taken in Ireland. Asked if the removal of the triple ...

He holds bachelor's degrees from the National University of Ireland Galway and University College Dublin, and a master's degree in Leadership Management and Defence Studies. He is a graduate of the ...

“For far too long the Republic of Ireland government have rested on the defence of the United Kingdom ... from ever deploying their armed forces. “But they need to get back to basics ...

This would fund a transformation of the Defence Forces, including a doubling of ... jetsOpens in new window ] The move will not impact Ireland’s “proud” policy of military neutrality ...

Mr Power said that the retention issue has to be addressed and suggested reviving the Reserve Defence Forces. "The third level community in Ireland all have significant numbers of people who might ...

"Our capacity to assert our sovereign status as a Republic is compromised by ... Thomas Byrne later ruled that out, saying Ireland’s Defence Forces are already in the process of being transformed.

Since the release of Ireland’s Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report two years ago there have been whisperings about the potential of Ireland buying fighter jets, one of the most ambitious ...

Ireland needs to boost its “pitiful” level of defence spending ... triple lock which prevents the Irish Republic from ever deploying their armed forces. “But they need to get back to ...

Brig Gen Rossa Mulcahy has been appointed as the next Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces. Announcing the appointment, the Defence Forces said that Brig Gen Mulcahy has more than 35 years ...