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Units of the Irish Defence Forces have been deployed at the Whitegate refinery, where a public order unit reportedly used pepper spray during an incident. New details are emerging regarding government supports related to the situation.
A Lieutenant Colonel warns that the 'deterrent capability' of the Irish Defence Forces will be severely compromised if the government fails to address the ongoing retention crisis, as analysis suggests personnel targets are years away.
The Irish government is expediting the acquisition of anti-drone technology and a mobile air traffic control tower to enhance security during upcoming EU presidency summits.
New female recruits are joining the Irish Defence Forces, described as trailblazers ready to serve in the Middle East as regional conflicts intensify.
The Defence Forces are resisting proposals for women-only officer appointments, with a diversity officer warning that while such measures could increase numbers, they might also lead to 'disharmony'.
The Irish Defence Forces have deployed a new 'strategic reach' Air Corps plane for troop rotation in Lebanon, as civilian air traffic in the Middle East remains severely curtailed due to ongoing conflict.
The Chair of the External Oversight Body in the Irish Defence Forces has deemed the number of complaints regarding inappropriate behavior, including sexual and physical assaults, as 'highly unacceptable'.