Results 1-4 of 4 for defence forces strength speaker:Dara Calleary

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Dara Calleary: ...constantly, particularly since the publication of this report. They have suffered the biggest loss and are entitled to ask questions and to seek answers and accountability. They have shown enormous strength and courage during the last four and a half years. That needs to be respected and the Minister needs to have ongoing engagement with these families rather than just marking the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Sep 2018)

Dara Calleary: ...sympathies to the family of the lady who was killed this morning in a storm-related incident. We wish safety to everyone else. Among those responding to this weather challenge are members of the Defence Forces. They will do so with dedication and commitment, as they do in everything. The country is rightly proud of our Defence Forces, how they serve and protect us and our world and...

Civil Defence Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the role of the Civil Defence and its work. It is appropriate to acknowledge the work of our late colleague Séamus Brennan, who introduced the 2000 Bill and whose vision for civil defence has resulted in the organisation we know today. The teams of volunteers and staff around the country work in partnership with the relevant local authorities. They...

Defence Forces Strength (21 Sep 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of each of the Defence Forces; if any reports have been prepared on potential retirement in each force between now and February 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25203/11]