Johnny Walker

DEFENCE FORCES VETERAN

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

It appears that commercialisation takes precedent over respect at the National Memorial to members of the @defenceforces Merrion Square Dublin.
@RayMcAdam
@LaceyDermot
@HMcEntee

[Johnny Walker @johnnywalker373]

@DubGAAOfficial @DubGAAFans @NiallJournal_ie @rtenews @virginmedia @BBCBreaking

[Johnny Walker @johnnywalker373]

This is shocking disgrace to serving members of @defenceforces
@DubCityCouncil & @TasteDublin
@FailFine @FineFail @FineGael @sinnfeinireland @LabourDunL
Sort this out!!!!

[DF_Sgt_Major @DF_Sgt_Major]

@DubCityCouncil & @TasteDublin
You are aware this is, National Memorial to Members of the Defence Forces who died in the Service of the State?

First image is how it should be, & second image today

Corporate VIP suite!
Ticket Sales!
Refuse collection!

Lack of #Respect ☘️🇮🇪☘️

[Johnny Walker @johnnywalker373]

@DubGAAOfficial @DubGAAFans

[Niall O’Connor @NiallJournal_ie]

Defence Forces tell gardaí they can't provide anti-drone security for EU Presidency meetings (via @thejournal_ie) https://t.co/seicniEOv2

[PMAS - PDFORRA Medical Assistance Scheme @PMASMedical]

Current and Former members of Defence Forces who were members of our Medical Scheme are reminded that you can retain your membership on Discharge/Retirement.
Partners & Spouses can now join too.
#HelpSupportHeal
@defenceforces @pdforra @PMASMedical

[TheJournal.ie @thejournal_ie]

“A very bad joke”, “embarrassing”, “patronising”, “dystopian”, and “tone deaf” are some of the words that have been used to describe a video from the Department of Housing advising people on moving back in with their parents.

https://t.co/e3Q92KgaZ3

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Excellent piece by @SenatorMcDowell in todays @IrishTimes regarding the @defenceforces
The primary role of our Defence Forces is defence of the State. Unfortunately, due to decades of neglect and little interest at government and ministerial level, we are defenceless.

[Niall O’Connor @NiallJournal_ie]

Ireland may be forced to cut up to 40 troops from its peacekeeping deployment to Lebanon as the UN makes dramatic emergency cuts to funding, The Journal has learned.
https://t.co/60azLdJ7ri

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

https://t.co/ONb25qnqB5
Retired Defence Forces members and pension cuts.

[pdforra @pdforra]

Expansion of the PDFORRA Medical Assistance Scheme (PMAS) to Spouses & Partners
#FirstToServe #HelpSupportHeal

@pdforra @PMASMedical @defenceforces

[RACO @RACO_DF]

https://t.co/7pnlI3Eh34
“Notwithstanding the need to invest in equipment and infrastructure, we should never forget people are a military’s ultimate capability.
Addressing the ongoing remuneration and retention crises are just as important as any capital expenditure.”

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Unacceptable lack of consultation with Defence Force members over legislative reforms, committee hears.
Ministerial oversight, preferably with a full-time minister, is required to deliver the reforms and the improvements needed in the @defenceforces.

https://t.co/TI6ybXE6IS

[Cathal Berry @BerryCathal]

Great insights on the scale of narcotic smuggling into 🇮🇪 with @CormacJOKeeffe & Naval Commander Eugene Ryan (who spent a lifetime tackling this illicit trade).

@defenceforces need proper resourcing to seize drugs at sea & keep drugs off our streets…👇

https://t.co/rWEa2PbQjt

[IDFOC @_IDFOC]

"Military sources said there are not enough personnel available to put the Gobnait to sea. The vessel also requires the installation of further equipment to make it operational."

Navy ship remains non-operational 15 months after acquisition https://t.co/oB3196aCBt

[Martin Ryan @Mairtin_81]

https://t.co/jVBlTFYqsW
Disappointing that @MichealMartinTD resorts to blame game politics instead of taking some responsibility as previous minister. Accountability of employer @IRLDeptDefence responsible for policy is of course absent. Waiting for failure to act a policy?

[Cathal Berry @BerryCathal]

If you are looking for a reason why a standalone 🇮🇪 Defence minister is so badly needed then look no further than this.

What a complete shambles…🤦‍♂️

⁦⁦⁦@KubiliusA⁩ ⁦@EU_Commission⁩ ⁦⁦@Europarl_EN⁩ ⁦⁦@defenceforces⁩ https://t.co/M3JZVgvLjB

[pdforra @pdforra]

https://t.co/ICMgZj1Ctl

[Martin Bright @MartinBright81]

A very welcome announcement from @PMASMedical today, extending the scheme to spouses & partners of members.

@pdforra @kingsbridgehosp @defenceforces

[Mark Keane @_Mark_Keane]

"Delighted to officially open the PDFORRA ADC 2025. A vital opportunity for our members to shape the future, raise key issues, and stand United in representation. I am looking forward to productive and passionate debate over the coming days .#PDFORRAADC