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fromIndependent
2 weeks agoCoroner calls for military fitness to be 'decoupled' from career progression after soldier took his own life in the Curragh
A coroner has called on military fitness to be "decoupled" from career progression within the Defence Forces because of the fear of personnel speaking out if they were experiencing physical or psychological health problems.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months agoMembers of the Defence Forces claim they received phone threats after making bullying allegations against officer
When informal and formal complaints of abuse were made against an army officer, the submission alleges that two of them received telephone texts and threats.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months agoIrish peacekeepers fired on by Israeli troops in Lebanon as Taoiseach Micheal Martin decries 'engineered campaign' against Ireland
"While I am very pleased to report that all personnel are safe and well, the fact they came under fire while on patrol is deeply worrying," he said.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months agoIrish peacekeepers fired on by Israeli troops in Lebanon as Taoiseach Micheal Martin decries 'engineered campaign' against Ireland
Irish peacekeepers faced gunfire in Lebanon while patrolling; incident highlights the risks involved in maintaining peace in the region.
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