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Rule of law means no one is beyond scrutiny. When senior voices suggest blanket immunity for federal immigration enforcement, democracy weakens within & autocracies strengthen abroad. Institutions do not defend themselves, we must or the jungle grows back
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A few weeks of work gone into this. To say security sources are exasperated would be an understatement.
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6865198
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Bill Clinton in 1994:
"Thanks to the Ukrainian parliament, you are removing the threat of nuclear power and laying the groundwork for an era of peace with your neighbours. I salute the courage you have shown. America will stand with you to support your independence, your territorial integrity, and your reforms. We are bound together by dedication to peace."
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I’m off on leave. A real pity there was such a focus in a lot of coverage re Defence Bill on ideological guff conflating deployment of troops & neutrality.
Utterly disgraceful no attention to workplace risk of Bill. Good to see robust recommendations - only @RACO_DF raised it.
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Looking forward to engaging with the Committee on Defence & National Security tomorrow at 9:30am for Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025.
More detail: oir.ie/365533e
Watch live from 9:30am: oir.ie/3d3ed0c
The Committee on Defence & National Security chaired by Deputy @conwaywalsh meets on Thursday at 9:30am to resume Pre-legislative Scrutiny of a General Scheme of the Defence Amendment Bill 2025.
More detail: oir.ie/365533e
Watch live from 9:30am: oir.ie/3d3ed0c
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California's Gov. Newsom warns us of the threat posed by Trump's weaponization of the military: "California may be first, but it clearly will not end here."
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A recent survey of all post 2013 DF, Garda, Fire & Prison Service personnel revealed 73% will have to find alternative employment before retirement age. The next Prog for Govt must tackle this critical retention issue for frontline uniformed services.
jrnl.ie/6554112
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Looking forward to the @RACO_DF Annual Deligate Conference which kicks off this morning.
Military officers criticise low pay for soldiers on dangerous UN peacekeeping missions jrnl.ie/6502618
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Great to be in @naval_service Haulbowline to attend the naming and commissioning ceremony for L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait, the newest additions to our fleet. Fair winds and following seas to all who sail in them!
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@defenceforces
@MichealMartinTD
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The old ferry terminal Dun Laoghaire, largely disused since Stena Line, ceased operations in 2015. The development of a forward operations base for the @naval_service to service the recently acquired inshore patrol vessels could be an option for part of the building.
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The #Irish Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024, signed into law, faces criticism for potential conflicts of interest and limiting Defence Forces' representation. Concerns focus on consultation and restrictive language. @RACO_DF @pdforra euromil.org/the-irish-defenc…
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Future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer christened today in Bath, Maine - July 27, 2024 #usspatrickgallagher #ddg127
SRC: TW-@GDBIW
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RACO held a Special Delegate Conference in @LawlorsNaas today to gather together our newly elected representatives, elect our President, Gender Advisor and Lieutenants’ Rep, and launch our latest Climate Survey.
A really constructive day’s work with plenty of food for thought!
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Great to visit the Naval Base in Haulbowline today and brief our members in the 62nd @naval_service Cadet Class.
Good luck to Cadets Diarmuid Donnellan, Cameron Clerkin and Brendan Morris as they approach their commissioning date of 12 July.
@defenceforces
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We're #hiring - Electronic Design Engineer!
With the support of @Inter_Trade and in collaboration with @UlsterUni , we are expanding our team to further develop our remote monitoring technology.
Click for details 👇
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#jobfairy #reliability #OilisAnAsset
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Delighted to welcome so many people onboard. As much of our work is done over the horizon important to bridge the military-civilian gap, foster community relations and inspire the next generation of sailors. – at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland
The Irish Naval Service welcomed over 1,000 visitors today, who explored the LÉ George B Shaw docked in Dún Laoghaire Harbour. You can still visit tomorrow between 1.30-4pm. #StPatricksDay2024 @defenceforces
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Today after our annual shamrock parade for St. Patrick's Day we celebrated the 80th birthday of our Naval Chaplain Fr. Desmond Campion. The backbone of our Naval family for 36 years. Happy Birthday Fr. Des, here's to many more.
#navy #happybirthday #navalfamily
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Maritime Defence & Security Operations continue on even during bad weather for the LÉ James Joyce.
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Tired of such language, "radical approach to recruitment," which means absolutely nothing. Time to hold @MichealMartinTD and Govt to account for the demise of @defenceforces and the absolute lack of "radical" retention initiatives, which in turn would compliment recruitment!
Hugely concerning to hear our Minister @MichealMartinTD continue to prioritise failing recruitment over proven retention measures for @naval_service & @defenceforces on @RTENewsAtOne.
Clear that there’s no interest in listening to DF members over his @IRLDeptDefence officials.1/