Commission on the Defence Forces

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[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

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. https://t.co/AJaescxTpW

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

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.

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

This afternoon the Commission continued its consultation process with a really positive and informative engagement with the Defence Forces LGBTA Network @defenceforces @DF_COS @joseph_aidan

[Gone to Bluesky @joseph_aidan]

Delighted to see our good friend and colleague on ⁦@IRLCoDF⁩ Esa Pulkkinen appointed as Perm Sec in Finnish Defence Ministry. https://t.co/5mpJOlY6cV

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

Another busy week for the Commission, commencing with a visit to the Defence Forces Training Centre @dftc_pio 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.

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

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 @defenceforces @naval_service @joseph_aidan

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

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.

[IIEA @iiea]

Yesterday's @iiea @IRLCoDF & @RIAdawson discussion w/ Dr @RCsernatoni, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Dr @RikeFranke & Prof Greg Kennedy is now available across👇

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[IIEA @iiea]

We are underway!

@Bentonra introduces our line up for this morning's @iiea, @IRLCoDF & @RIAdawson: Dr @RCsernatoni, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Former Chief @NZDefenceForce, Dr @RikeFranke and Prof Greg Kennedy of @KingsCollegeLon.

Watch live here: https://t.co/iIY5G6HrGs

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

Reminder to join us tomorrow Tuesday 7 September at 10am for our webinar "The Future of Defence: 2030 and Beyond" cohosted with @RIAdawson and @iiea, who will also be livestreaming the event on their YouTube channel https://t.co/aYBgqQichD

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

Registration for the webinar "The Future of Defence:2030 and Beyond" co-hosted by @IRLCoDF @iiea @RIAdawson is now open.

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

You can register for the event here 👇 https://t.co/6yRiWCxN5x

[IIEA @iiea]

Tomorrow @ 10am!

@iiea, @RIAdawson & @IRLCoDF welcome @Carnegie_Europe's Dr @RCsernatoni, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Former Chief @NZDefenceForce, @ecfr's Dr @RikeFranke and @KingsCollegeLon's Prof Greg Kennedy.

Sign up👉https://t.co/eBiEAIE6ho

Watch live👉https://t.co/0we5fIsV7X

[Royal Irish Academy @RIAdawson]

Join us tomorrow Tues 7 Sept from 10am-11.15am for the second @IRLCoDF @iiea @RIAdawson co-hosted webinar 'The Future of Defence: 2030 and Beyond'. #Free attendance but book via https://t.co/t6L6URiDTg
@Bentonra @JohnDoyleDCU @wrafter_colin @EtainTannam @andrewcottey @DIFP_RIA

[IIEA @iiea]

Next Tues 7 Sept @ 10am (Dublin), the IIEA, @RIAdawson & @IRLCoDF welcome Dr @RCsernatoni of @Carnegie_Europe, Lt Gen Tim Keating, Former Chief @NZDefenceForce, Dr @RikeFranke of @ecfr and Prof. Greg Kennedy of @KingsCollegeLon @DefAcUK.

Sign up for free: https://t.co/eBiEAIE6ho

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

Registration for the webinar "The Future of Defence:2030 and Beyond" co-hosted by @IRLCoDF @iiea @RIAdawson is now open.

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

You can register for the event here 👇 https://t.co/6yRiWCxN5x

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

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. @dfreserve @defenceforces @RDFRepAssoc @joseph_aidan @DF_COS

[3 Infantry Battalion @3_Inf_Bn]

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

[Commission on the Defence Forces @IRLCoDF]

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_Inf_Bn @1Bde_Official @defenceforces @dfreserve

[Gone to Bluesky @joseph_aidan]

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

[27 Infantry Battalion @Aiken_Barracks]

Today, @IRLCoDF visited @Aiken_Barracks. Members of the unit engaged on a wide range of issues pertinent to the unit and the wider @defenceforces.

[12 Inf Bn @12infbn]

12 Inf Bn had the pleasure today of hosting @IRLCoDF 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