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# defence-forces - Yesterday’s News
Shatter dismisses link between anti-malaria drug and soldiers’ suicides
The minister says an investigation has shown it is “extremely unlikely” that Lariam was linked to mental health concerns.
# defence-forces - Saturday 15 June, 2013
These are the 10 most powerful armies in the world
There are no surprises in the top three.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Explosive device made safe after Rathmines housing estate sealed off
A security alert forced the shut down of the Cowper Downs estate this morning.
# defence-forces - Saturday 1 June, 2013
‘Fighting fit and fit to fight’: Defence Forces train in 1940s Ireland
Check out this video the Defence Forces found buried in its archives this weekend.
# defence-forces - Monday 27 May, 2013
Bomb squad called to deal with unsafe chemical at Dublin school
A chemical found in the school lab – Dinitrophenylhydrazine, or ‘Brady’s re-agent’ – can become unstable over time.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Bomb squad called after suspicious device found in central Dublin
Gardaí and an army explosives ordinance disposal team are at the scene at North Strand Road.
# defence-forces - Monday 20 May, 2013
Bomb squad called to deal with viable device in Tallaght
The device was found by a sanitation worker near Tymon Park, which was sealed off for some time.
# defence-forces - Friday 10 May, 2013
Ireland ready for natural disaster despite ‘budgetary situation’
Defence Minister Alan Shatter is satisfied the Defence Forces is equipped to handle any emergency situations.
# defence-forces - Thursday 4 April, 2013
‘Substantial damage’ to air ambulance during rescue operation
The helicopter’s rotor blades struck electrical wires while attempting to land in a field last July to collect a casualty.
# defence-forces - Friday 29 March, 2013
Explosive device made safe in Raheny
The Defence Force team declared the area safe after a two-hour operation.
# defence-forces - Sunday 17 March, 2013
Over 400 Irish troops celebrate St Patrick’s Day overseas this weekend
Blessing the shamrock, a fun run and a feed of Irish stew are among the activities our troops are getting up to this weekend.
# defence-forces - Friday 15 March, 2013
‘Unstable chemical’ made safe at Tipperary school
The chemical, known as ‘Brady’s Agent’ can be found in school laboratories all over the country but can become unstable over time.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Shatter: Ireland would consider sending more soldiers to Syrian border
The Defence Minister, speaking at the beginning of a tour of Lebanon and Israel, said increased tension could lead to involvement of more peacekeepers at Golan Heights. Niamh Fleming-Farrell reports from Beirut.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Bill giving amnesty to Irish WWII deserters presented to Dáil
Soldiers who deserted the Defence Forces to fight for the allied side were denied pay and pension rights.
# defence-forces - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Searchable form of 1922 military census goes online today
A census cataloguing the Free State Army’s total manpower will go live later this morning.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Explosive device made safe in Dublin city centre
The device was found outside a private residence on Preston St earlier today.
# defence-forces - Monday 18 February, 2013
Blow for Lilywhites with loss of White
Kieran McGeeney will have to plan without a midfielder for the coming year.
# defence-forces - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Viable explosive device made safe in Cork city
The device was found by construction workers at Hill Grove Lane in the north of the city this afternoon.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Viable IED made safe in Ballyfermot
A suspect device was discovered in a green area near Rossmore Road in the Dublin suburb yesterday evening.
# defence-forces - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Explosive device rendered safe in Dublin college campus
The device was rendered safe in situ at Blanchardstown IT remotely without the need for a controlled explosion.
# defence-forces - Monday 4 February, 2013
Viable homemade explosive found on grounds of Dublin school
The school in Crumlin was evacuated as an Army bomb disposal investigated the Improvised Explosive Device.
The 6 steps to bomb disposal in Ireland
An officer from one of the Defence Force’s Army Bomb Disposal Squads told TheJournal.ie how they deal with call outs and rendering devices safe.
# defence-forces - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Bomb disposal unit deals with viable device in Tallaght
A controlled explosion was carried out on the viable IED, which was found outside a house this lunchtime.
Poll: Should Ireland have compulsory military service?
Though it’s unlikely to happen, some Nordic countries and Austria are among those to operate a compulsory draft. Should Ireland have one too?
# defence-forces - Monday 14 January, 2013
Four viable IEDs found near the Malahide Road
The improvised explosive devices, which were found on waste ground just off the Malahide Road, were made safe this afternoon.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
Ireland owed €11.5 million by UN for peacekeeping missions
The money is owed for peacekeeping missions in Chad and Lebanon.
# defence-forces - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Four homemade explosive devices made safe in Dundalk
The viable Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were found in a derelict house in a residential area this afternoon.
# defence-forces - Monday 31 December, 2012
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# defence-forces - Monday 24 December, 2012
In Pics: Ireland’s Defence Forces in 2012
Our Defence Forces had a busy year. Here are some of the great pictures they took during it.
# defence-forces - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Pardon for Irish deserters who fought in WWII likely in new year
Thousands of Defence Forces personnel who were persecuted by the Irish government for fighting with the Allies in World War II will receive a formal pardon in the new year.
# defence-forces - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Live grenade from the Civil War found at recycling centre in Clare
An Army bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion on the live grenade.
# defence-forces - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Here’s where Ireland overspent by €1.118 billion on last year’s Budget
Nine Departments and agencies needed extra top-ups to their funding in 2012. Here’s where the overflow went.
# defence-forces - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Viable explosive device found in Finglas
The Improvised Explosive Device was found in a residential area in Finglas during the night.
# defence-forces - Monday 3 December, 2012
Army bomb disposal team destroys old artillery shell found in Ranelagh
The shell was discovered in a scrap metal yard in the south Dublin suburb earlier today.
# defence-forces - Monday 26 November, 2012
The 5 at 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Controlled explosion carried out on unstable chemical at Cork school
The Defence Forces’ Army Bomb Disposal Team was tasked to Sacred Heart Secondary School in Carrignavar earlier today.
# defence-forces - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Army make safe device found at apartment block in Dublin
An Army Bomb Disposal Team carried out a controlled explosion last night on a device which was found in the Killinarden Heights area of Tallaght.
Cuts to Reserve Defence Force after Value for Money review
Minister Alan Shatter has announced significant changes to the make up of the reservists.
# defence-forces - Monday 19 November, 2012
Army make safe viable device found beside a car in Dublin
The Improvised Explosive Device was found outside a house in Firhouse in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.
# defence-forces - Monday 12 November, 2012
Syrian mortar shell lands in Israeli territory
The Israeli Defence Forces said the mortar shell was part of the internal conflict inside Syria and caused no damage or injuries.
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