25 h. ago Tánaiste: there is a need for new military kit but Ireland must solve the Defence staffing issue

Tánaiste Simon Harris was speaking at the annual delegate conference of PDFORRA in Kerry this afternoon.

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29 h. ago Major rethink on Defence Forces pay needed, PDFORRA chief tells annual conference

Mark Keane, the outgoing President of PDFORRA, was speaking ahead of the opening of the group’s annual conference in Killarney today.

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36 h. ago Exodus from Defence Forces is not a 'mystery' as group calls for financial boost to keep troops

Mark Keane, the outgoing President of PDFORRA, was speaking ahead of the opening of the group’s annual conference in Killarney today.

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6 d. ago Health service talks on weekend work for more than 10,000 staff deferred

Unions say HSE plan for meeting on rostering up to one-tenth of the workforce clashed with annual conferences

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8 d. ago Gardaí say urgent work needed to improve conditions at garda dog unit kennels

The Garda union discussed the conditions at their annual conference this week.

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9 d. ago Salthill to host fire fighting technology exhibition and national conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irish Chief Fire Officers Association is set to host its annual conference in Salthill later this week The conference and fire technology exhibition will host hundreds of fire officers, industry experts and government officials Topics that will be discussed include the risks associated with Lithium-Ion batteries […] The post Salthill to host fire fighting technology exhibition and national conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Milind Sen presents paper at the 8th Annual South Asia Conference Dublin |

Milind Sen presents paper at the 8th Annual South Asia Conference Dublin |  UoH Herald

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9 d. ago Milind Sen presents paper at the 8th Annual South Asia Conference in Dublin |

Milind Sen presents paper at the 8th Annual South Asia Conference in Dublin |  UoH Herald

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9 d. ago New payment for Defence Forces' officer instructors welcomed after long campaign

The measure is a key factor in the retention of experienced officers within the Defence Forces.

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1 week ago Over 350 people are sleeping on mattresses on the floor in Irish prisons

Minister Jim O’Callaghan will address the Irish Prison Officers’ Association’s Annual Delegate Conference in Galway today.

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2 w. ago Retired Defence Forces member jailed for grooming and sexually abusing two young girls in 1980s

Eddie Lillis was jailed for three and half years at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.

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2 w. ago Boy sentenced to eight years for attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain

Teen (17) attacked Fr Paul Murphy with a hunting knife at Galway barracks

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2 w. ago Garda body accuses Drew Harris of leaving 'legacy of fear and distrust' at annual conference

The GRA kicked off its annual conference this week in Killarney.

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2 w. ago Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tanáiste Simon Harris will be at Renmore Barracks later this morning to review troops ahead of their deployment to Lebanon The Defence Forces troops will be deployed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Tanáiste and Minister For Foreign Affairs Harris will officiate at the ceremony […] The post Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Independent complaints process to be introduced for Defence Forces members

External Grievance System will deal with complaints of interpersonal nature from serving members

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3 w. ago Housing crisis has to be a top priority as teachers gather for annual conferences

Housing crisis has to be a top priority as teachers gather for annual conferences  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Members of the Defence Forces to raise funds for treatment for 7

Seven-year-old Archie Ennis has been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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3 w. ago Irish soldiers at the EU Battlegroup: 'We're part of the European Union's projection of military power'

The Journal visited Irish soldiers on exercise with 13 other countries as part of the EU Battlegroup.

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4 w. ago Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEntee will address an event in Salthill next week. (24/4) It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel over three days. The conference runs from Wednesday week until Friday – and it’ll feature debates, expert panel discussions and […] The post Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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