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Army Ranger Wing Allowance
Radio Interview on KFM with Clem Ryan discussing the Army Ranger Wing Allowance.
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Covid-19 Vaccine for Members of the Defence Forces
Forgotten about (once again) when it came to accessing to recent pay talks, it’s vital that our peacekeeping troops are not forgotten about when it comes to access to the Covid-19 vaccination.
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Dr. Cathal Berry – Issues affecting the Defence Forces
I spoke to the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney about a number of immediate issues facing the Defence Forces. Removing the requirement for a person to purchase their discharge from the Defence Forces following line service. Improving sea-going pay for the Naval Service. Troops should be ...
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Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) – Reserve Defence Forces
I spoke to the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney about a number of issues facing the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF). I suggested the following amendments to the Defence Bill 2020 - Allow members of the RDF to serve overseas, particularly in niche operational roles like medical and communications roles. ...
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Urgent Action Needed in the Navy
Urgent action needed in the Navy. Irish waters are open to drug cartels, people smugglers and Brexit profiteers due to the lack of Naval personnel ... https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/td-warns-ireland-left-defenceless-22340479?fbclid=IwAR3lYgmqmxna9ebqmrcwqzqKjBCM-FzI-oJdGOEkng8XHdKqrEw
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Defence Forces Officers Safely Return from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Great news that the two Defence Forces Officers who were serving with the Monusco mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are finally home. It has been several weeks since the Defence Forces first raised concerns about their safety, so it is good that they are finally safe at home this evening with their ...
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International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Today is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. We pay tribute to the sacrifices of peacekeepers in keeping and enforcing peace all over the world. We also think of the 86 families who lost their loved ones during peacekeeping missions. Irish participation in UN Peacekeeping operations represents the ...
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Return Dates Confirmed for Troops in Lebanon
The rotation dates of the 115th Irish Battalion home from Lebanon is now planned for 21st and 29th June 2020. It is great to finally get some clarity for the troops in Lebanon and their families. After this very stressful period of uncertainty for all involved, they can finally look forward to the arrival of their ...
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Cathal Berry TD speaks about Irish peacekeeping troops stranded in Lebanon and the Congo – KFM with Clem Ryan
To listen to my interview with Clem Ryan on KFM this morning in relation to Irish peacekeeping troops stranded in Lebanon and the Congo, click on the link below (5:15 mins)👇 https://soundcloud.com/kfmrad…/kildare-today-19-05-20-hour-2
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Cathal Berry TD Radio Interview on Midlands 103 – Getting the Troops Home from Lebanon
To listen to my interview with Will O’Callaghan on Midlands 103 this morning in relation to the Defence Forces re-enlistment pathway and getting the troops home from Lebanon, click on the link below (20:30 mins)👇 https://soundcloud.com/…/midlands-today-with-will-ocallagha…
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INSPIRE 24/7 Helpline and Counselling Service Available to Defence Forces Families
Defence Forces Members and Families - With immediate effect INSPIRE 24/7 Helpline and Counselling Service is now available to family members of Defence Forces personnel, on a temporary basis for 6 months. 📞 The Freephone contact number for anyone requiring support is 1800 409673. 📞 Personnel serving ...
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Cathal Berry TD – Radio Interview on WLR – Getting the Troops Home
To listen to my interview with Damien Tiernan on WLR this morning in relation to getting the troops home from Lebanon, click on the link below (13:50 mins). ...
