Press Releases - 2016
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23 December 2016 Christmas Message from Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Minister with Responsibility for Defence9 November 2016 #bewinterready
'Bí Ullamh don Gheimhreadh' 2016-2017 seolta ag an Rialtas9 November 2016 Be Winter Ready 2016 - 20175 November 2016 Minister Kehoe awards new Defence Forces International Operational Service Medal to serving and retired members of the Permanent Defence Force27 October 2016 Minister Kehoe visits Irish Defence Forces personnel serving in Mali24 October 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to Lebano17 October 2016 Naming And Commissioning Ceremonies For New Naval Service Vessel
LÉ William Butler Yeats17 October 2016 Searmanais Ainmnithe Agus Coimisiúnaithe Árthach Nua De Chuid Na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh An LÉ William Butler Yeats15 October 2016 Minister Kehoe awards new Defence Forces International Operational Service Medal to members of the Permanent Defence Force
Saturday, 15 October 201615 October 2016 Bonn nua Óglaigh na hÉireann um Sheirbhís Oibríochta Idirnáisiúnta bronnta ag an Aire Kehoe ar chomhaltaí na mBuan-Óglach.11 October 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe announces €16m in additional funding for Defence4 October 2016 Minister with responsibility for Defence addresses the PDFORRA Annual Delegate Conference30 September 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D.
Welcomes home L.É. James Joyce30 September 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe,T.D.,
Attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony
of the 54th Naval Service Cadet Class26 September 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D.
Attends Induction of the 93rd Cadet Class19 September 2016 An tAire Stáit ar a bhfuil freagracht maidir le Cosaint, Paul Kehoe, T.D.,
ag léirbhreithniú Trúpaí na hÉireann atá ag dul ar fónamh le UNDOF - 19 Meán Fómhair 201619 September 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D.,
Reviews Irish Troops heading for service with UNDOF - 19 September 201617 September 2016 Minister Kehoe Marks the Courageous Actions of Irish Soldiers at the Battle of Jadotville in September 19618 September 2016 Minister Paul Kehoe attends UN Defence Ministerial in London5 September 2016 Minister with responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. meets Captain and Crew of L.É. James Joyce and announces new medal for humanitarian service1 September 2016 Bronann an tAire a bhfuil Freagracht air maidir le Cosaint, an tUasal Paul Kehoe, T.D. Scrollaí Molta ar Iarbhaill Chriú an LÉ Clíona1 September 2016 Minister Paul Kehoe, Presents Scrolls of Commendation To Former Crew Members of the LÉ Cliona28 August 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. expresses his sadness on the death of Corporal Gavin Carey5 August 2016 Visit to Reserve Defence Force training exercise at Fort Davis, Training Camp, Cork
by Minister with Responsibility for Defence Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D.5 August 2016 Minister Kehoe Visits LÉ William Butler Yeats In Haulbowline3 August 2016 The State Commemorates the Centenary of the Execution of Roger Casement at Glasnevin Cemetery, 3 August 201629 July 2016 An tAire a bhfuil Freagracht air maidir le Cosaint, an tUas. Paul Kehoe, T.D., ag freastal ar Shearmanas Coimisiúnaithe an Aerchóir don 32ú Rang Daltaí an Aerchóir in Aeradróm Mhic Easmuinn, Baile Dhónaill.29 July 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe,T.D., attends the Air Corps Commissioning Ceremony, of the 32nd Air Corps Cadet Class at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.21 July 2016 Update on Humanitarian Migrant Rescue Operation in the Mediterranean involving LÉ James Joyce20 July 2016 Over 10,000 people rescued in the Mediterranean by the Irish Naval Service19 July 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D. Attends Transfer of Authority Ceremony in Lebanon and visits Irish Troops15 July 2016 Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, T.D. Welcomes home L.É. Róisín to Cork Friday 15 July 20168 July 2016 Naval vessel L.É. James Joyce departs Cork to assist in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean Friday 8th July 201622 June 2016 MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFENCE ATTENDS DECOMMISSIONING CEREMONYFOR NAVAL SERVICE VESSEL LÉ AISLING IN GALWAY29 May 2016 Minister Kehoe pays tribute to Irish Peacekeepers on International Day of UN Peacekeepers28 May 2016 Minister Kehoe Commends Crew of LÉ Róisín for their role in the Mediterranean27 May 2016 IRELAND TO TAKE ON THE ROLE OF UNIFIL HEAD OF MISSION AND FORCE COMMANDER18 May 2016 Minister of State for Defence Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D.,Welcomes Home Irish Troops returning from Lebanon16 May 2016 Minister commends the Naval Service for their continued role in the Mediterranean9 May 2016 The State Commemorates the Centenary of the Execution of Thomas Kent, 9 May 20163 May 2016 Léirbhreithniú déanta ag an Aire Stáit, an tUasal Paul Kehoe T.D., ar Thrúpaí na hÉireann atá ag dul chun na Liobáine Cill Chainnigh - 3 Bealtaine 20163 May 2016 The Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading to Lebanon Kilkenny - 3 May 20163 May 2016 Déanann an Stát Comóradh ar Bhásuithe Cheannairí Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916 i gClós na mBristeoirí Cloch, Príosún Chill Mhaighneann an 3 go dtí an 12 Bealtaine 20163 May 2016 The State Commemorates the Centenary of the Executions of the Leaders of the 1916 Rising at the Stonebreakers Yard, Kilmainham Gaol – 3rd to 12th May 201628 April 2016 Naval vessel L.É. Róisín to assist in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean26 April 2016 Opening of the new Military Archives Building by President Michael D. Higgins and launch of the Medals Series Database - 26 April 2016 - Cathal Brugha Barracks26 April 2016 Comóradh ar Chéad Bliain na mBásuithe ag Dún Chathail Bhrugha - 26ú Aibreán 201626 April 2016 Centenary Commemoration of Executions at Cathal Brugha Barracks - 26th April 201613 April 2016 The Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D., announces launch of recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces6 April 2016 Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D.,
secures Government approval for the Deployment of a Naval Vessel to Assist in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean21 March 2016 Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., Reviews Irish Troops heading for service with UNDOF22 February 2016 Preasráiteas Seolann an tAire Cosanta, an tUas. Simon Coveney, Scéim Tacaíochta Fostaíochta Óglaigh na hÉireann19 February 2016 Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, Launches the Defence Forces Employment Support Scheme2 February 2016 Minister confirms extension of allocation of €5m fund for small businesses which suffered property damage in flooding28 January 2016 An tAire Cosanta, an tUas. Simon Coveney, T.D. ag freastal ar Shearmanas Coimisiúnaithe Airm an 91ú Rang Daltaí28 January 2016 Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., Attends Commissioning Ceremony of the 91st Cadet Class
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