#defence-forces

#defence-forces

'This should have been done years ago' - former TD and Defence Forces member Cathal Berry

Fr Paul Murphy was stabbed seven times with a hunting knife while attempting to drive into Renmore Barracks in Galway on the morning of August 15 2024. Fr Murphy, who required surgery for his injuries and lost some feeling in his arms, said he forgave his attacker before hugging him in the courtroom following the trial. His attacker, who was 16 at the time and cannot be identified, was arrested at the scene after being restrained by soldiers.

Military quick to confirm its neutrality in face of presidential race PR move

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.

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.