Today, after 13 months of very intensive work, the Commission has published its report. We hope that this will provide a platform for grounded debate on defence and security matters leading to clear political decisions on the future of the Defence Forces. gov.ie/en/publication…

This week the Commission had another full day meeting. The Commission has been making good progress on finalising its draft report but will need some additional time and will meet again in January.

This afternoon the Commission continued its consultation process with a really positive and informative engagement with the Defence Forces LGBTA Network Óglaigh na hÉireann Seán Clancy Aidan O'Driscoll

Delighted to see our good friend and colleague on ⁦Commission on the Defence Forces⁩ Esa Pulkkinen appointed as Perm Sec in Finnish Defence Ministry. defmin.fi/en/topical/pre…

Another busy week for the Commission, commencing with a visit to the Defence Forces Training Centre @ DFTC_Official where members met with personnel of all ranks, followed by an intensive three days of meetings as the Commission reaches the critical stage of its deliberations.

The Commission continued its extensive consultation programme today with a visit to LÉ WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS at Dublin Port. Members received a tour of the ship and met with personnel of all ranks to hear their views Óglaigh na hÉireann Irish Naval Service Aidan O'Driscoll

Following 2 days of plenary meetings on Tuesday & Wednesday, the Commission concluded an intensive week with a visit to McKee Barracks today where a series of very informative meetings were held with various DFHQ Branch & Corps Directors, their staff & personnel of all ranks.

Yesterday's IIEA Commission on the Defence Forces & Royal Irish Academy discussion w/ Dr Dr Raluca Csernatoni, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Dr Ulrike Franke & Prof Greg Kennedy is now available across👇

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Ben Tonra introduces our line up for this morning's IIEA, Commission on the Defence Forces & Royal Irish Academy: Dr Dr Raluca Csernatoni, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Former Chief NZ Defence Force, Dr Ulrike Franke and Prof Greg Kennedy of King's College London.

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Reminder to join us tomorrow Tuesday 7 September at 10am for our webinar 'The Future of Defence: 2030 and Beyond' cohosted with Royal Irish Academy and IIEA, who will also be livestreaming the event on their YouTube channel youtu.be/-FbLecK004I

Tomorrow @ 10am!

IIEA, Royal Irish Academy & Commission on the Defence Forces welcome Carnegie Europe's Dr Dr Raluca Csernatoni, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Former Chief NZ Defence Force, ECFR's Dr Ulrike Franke and King's College London's Prof Greg Kennedy.

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Join us tomorrow Tues 7 Sept from 10am-11.15am for the second Commission on the Defence Forces IIEA Royal Irish Academy co-hosted webinar 'The Future of Defence: 2030 and Beyond'. #Free attendance but book via iiea.com/events/the-fut…
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Next Tues 7 Sept @ 10am (Dublin), the IIEA, Royal Irish Academy & Commission on the Defence Forces welcome Dr Dr Raluca Csernatoni of Carnegie Europe, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Former Chief NZ Defence Force, Dr Ulrike Franke of ECFR and Prof. Greg Kennedy of King's College London Defence Academy.

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Registration for the webinar 'The Future of Defence:2030 and Beyond' co-hosted by Commission on the Defence Forces IIEA Royal Irish Academy is now open.

The event takes place on 7 September from 10am-11.15am.
Attendance is free and open to all.

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This afternoon the Commission had an extremely positive engagement with senior leaders in the RDF. A very useful and informative discussion took place on key issues of RDF structures, staffing and capabilities. Reserve Defence Forces (Ireland) Óglaigh na hÉireann RDFRA Aidan O'Driscoll Seán Clancy

Yesterday, 3 Inf Bn welcomed Commission on the Defence Forces to James Stephens Barracks. The Commission engaged with members of all ranks within the unit on a wide range of topics and issues. #DílisGoBráth

Another busy week for the Commission with a full day plenary meeting on Tuesday, followed by very useful and informative visits to James Stephens Barracks Kilkenny and Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Barracks Galway 3 Infantry Battalion 1 Brigade 🇮🇪 Defence Forces Óglaigh na hÉireann Reserve Defence Forces (Ireland)

Thank you DF_Sgt_Major. Our engagement with the folks at the frontline is absolutely essential to informing our work in Commission on the Defence Forces. We’ve had very open and honest discussions in every barracks and base visited.

Today, Commission on the Defence Forces visited 27 Infantry Battalion. Members of the unit engaged on a wide range of issues pertinent to the unit and the wider Óglaigh na hÉireann.

12 Inf Bn had the pleasure today of hosting Commission on the Defence Forces The Commission on the Defence Forces met with groups of Privates, Corporals and Sargeants, Lieutenants and Captains, Senior NCOS and Commandants, and OC 12 Inf Bn. #StrengthenTheNation #Infantry