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	Realigning neutrality? Irish defence policy and the EU
		This chapter attempts to show the changes that have taken place in Irish defence policy since the end of the Cold War, beginning with the common challenges faced by the EU neutrals[1] in adapting their neutrality to the new European security environment.
		However, Irish defence spending may have to increase if the Irish government is to maintain troop levels at the present level of 10,500, and continue to acquire new equipment that may be needed.
		Irish governments have realigned Irish neutrality during the 1990s, and the Irish contribution of troops to the ERRF is a reflection of this.
	www.iss-eu.org /occasion/occ24.html (17972 words)

	Irish Defence Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Irish Defence Forces are the army, navy and air force of the Republic of Ireland.
		Shortly after the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922, the IRA was officially succeeded by the modern Defence Forces.
		The Air Corps is the smallest of the branches of the Defence Forces with approximately 850 personnel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_Defence_Forces (906 words)

	Irish Army on Unservice
		The Irish government agreed to a request from the Secretary General for a force of Irish troops to serve with the UN Force in the Congo, now Zaire, and so the Defence Forces' involvement in Africa began when they sent a battalion to ONUC.
		Since 1958 Defence Forces personnel have served in UNTSO, which was established in 1948 to supervise the observance of the truce in Palestine.
		The mission that the Irish troops have undertaken as part of INTERFET was secured by the Defence Forces Reconnaissance team consisting of the Director of Operations, Colonel Frank Mc Kevitt, the Officer Commanding the Ranger Wing, and Captain Eoin Stapleton, (logistics), DFHQ.
	users.bigpond.net.au /kirwilli/unservice/unservice.htm (4094 words)

	Mandatory drug testing for defence forces
		One in 10 members of the Irish Defence Forces are to be randomly tested for drugs on an annual basis under a new Compulsory Random Drug Testing (CRDT) scheme, introduced in November 2002.
		The defence forces insist that the scheme is not indicative of any widespread use of drugs in the Irish army.
		A defence forces spokesperson stated that, unlike ordinary employees, soldiers have additional duties and responsibilities of care, as they are frequently in charge of loaded weapons, heavy artillery etc. He said that in any case the taking of illegal drugs is incompatible with the ethos of military life and contrary to military law.
	www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int /2003/01/inbrief/ie0301202n.html (464 words)

	Irish Volunteers - Politics.ie Wiki
		Following the split, the remnants of the Irish Volunteers were often, and erroneously, referred to as the "Sinn Féin Volunteers", or "Shinners", after the political organization Sinn Féin.
		The official stance of the Irish Volunteers was that action would only be taken if the British authorities at Dublin Castle attempted to disarm the Volunteers, arrest their leaders, or introduce conscription to Ireland.
		By then, the organisation was increasingly known as the Irish Republican Army (IRA), having in effect merged with the remnants of the IRB.
	www.politics.ie /wiki/index.php?title=Irish_Volunteers (513 words)

	CIND > The Defence Forces in the new millennium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Irish Defence Forces have no right of existence in their own right: they exist as an extension of the will of the Irish people and the democratic path that the Irish people have clearly and freely chosen.
		The Irish Defence Forces are one of the elements involved in and affected by neutrality.
		The primary roles of the Irish Defence Forces, assuming that we remain neutral, are those of internal security, providing a deterrent against external threat, and UN peacekeeping duties.
	www.clubi.ie /cind/horgan.html (4690 words)

	The Irish State - Defence
		Under the Constitution, the supreme command of the Defence Forces is vested in the President, from whom all officers hold their commissions.
		Defence Forces Headquarters are located in Dublin.The Army has four infantry brigades, comprising nine battalions in total, and an infantry force of two battalions.
		Civil Defence provides community service and assistance throughout the country in support of primary emergency services.Ministerial responsibility for Civil Defence is assigned to the Minister of State at the Department of Defence.
	www.ireland-information.com /reference/defence.html (808 words)

	THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Specific issues are particularly useful for the histories of the separate branches of the Defence Forces: the January issues of 1976 and 1985 cover the mechanized units, the February 1986 issue covers the Naval Service, and the March 1985 and January 1990 issues cover the Air Corps.
		The innovative use of ad hoc naval forces by the Free State Army to outflank the anti-Treaty I.R.A. in Munster is described in D. Brunicardi’s “Ships of the Army 1922.” AC (March 1989) 31-35, and Niall Harrington’s An Episode of the Civil War: The Kerry Landing, August 1922.
		The composition of the Defence forces and the experiences of its members during the ‘Emergency’ is recounted in E.D. Doyle “Soldier and Officer: The Army in Two Perspectives in the 1940s.” IS Vol.XVIII, No.72 (Winter 1991) pp.165-183, and Donal MacCarron’s ‘Step Together!’ The Story of Ireland’s Emergency Army as told by Its Veterans.
	www.irishdiaspora.net /vp01.cfm?outfit=ids&requesttimeout=500&folder=25&paper=33 (5123 words)

	Defence Forces - Ireland and the United Nations
		UN authorisation is a key factor that informs the Government’s decision in the event of a request for Defence Forces participation.
		Irish Defence Forces personnel have served in countries all over the world, including: Central America, Russia, the former Yugoslavia, Cambodia, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Namibia, Western Sahara, Liberia and East Timor.
		This extensive Irish participation in peacekeeping is regarded in very positive terms both by the Government and the Defence Forces.
	www.military.ie /overseas (364 words)

	Irish Ranger Wing
		Ireland and the UN The Irish Army involvement with the United Nations goes back to UN Observer Group in Lebanon (UNOGIL) in 1958 and they have had troops and observers in almost every hotspot in the world.
		On their return, these personnel were responsible for organising similar type courses which were aimed at bringing standards of training throughout the Defence Forces into line with accepted international standards.
		The Defence Forces was in a position to respond with a competent and highly trained Unit.
	members.tripod.com /~audgen/irishpara/irishwing.htm (538 words)

	Ireland (British Empire & Commonwealth Land Forces)
		Irish Conflicts, by The Fame of Tipperary Group.
		The Irish in Uniform, by The Fame of Tipperary Group.
		Irish Defence Forces Insignia Collection, by James G. Perkins.
	www.regiments.org /nations/europe/ireland.htm (734 words)

	Irish Army - Politics.ie Wiki
		The term Irish Army refers to the Infantry component of the Irish Defence Forces of the Republic of Ireland.
		The Irish Army was created after Independence in 1922 and was made up originally of members of the Old IRA who supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty and ex-servicemen from the British Army.
		The Irish Army should not be confused with the IRA, which is a proscribed organisation in the Republic of Ireland.
	www.politics.ie /wiki/index.php?title=Irish_Army (91 words)

	Emergency Services - Military - Irish Military Defence Forces (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Defence Forces consist of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and the Reserve Defence Force (RDF).
		The Reserve Defence Force comprises An Forsa Cosanta Aitiuil (FCÁ) which is the Army Reserve and An Slua Muirí, the Naval Reserve.
		The president is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces.
	www.mayolive.com /IrishMilitaryDefenceForcesArmyNavyIreland (252 words)

	Background (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Parachuting is now firmly established in the Irish Defence Forces and forms part of the specialist training for the Army Ranger Wing (ARW).
		Other members of the Permanent and Reserve Defence Force are selected from units within the Army, Air Corp and Naval Service for parachute training.
		The Association of Irish Military Parachutists has no connection with or are not sponsored by the An Para Chúmann Mileata or the Irish Defence Forces - Óglaigh na hÉireann.
	www.irishparatrooper.com /background.htm (146 words)

	President and the Defence Forces (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The President of Ireland is Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence Forces.
		Under the Defence Act of 1954, military command is exercised by the Irish Government through the Minister for Defence who manages and controls the forces.
		The Reserve Defence Force consists of An Forsa Cosanta Aitiuil (FCA) (the Army Reserve) and An Slua Muirí, the Naval Reserve.
	www.oasis.gov.ie /government_in_ireland/government_and_politics_at_national_level/president_of_ireland/president_and_defence_forces.html?CONTACTSID=729857d4f359b02872464357e6d897b3 (159 words)

	Irish Defence Forces - Definition, explanation
		The Irish Defence Forces are the army, navy and air force of the Republic of Ireland.
		The President of Ireland is the formal commander-in-chief of the Defence Forces, but in practice they answer to the Irish Government via the Minister for Defence.
		The Irish title Óglaigh na hÉireann, that had previously been used by both the Irish Volunteers and the IRA, was adopted by the Defence Forces as a claim of continuity with these organisations.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/i/ir/irish_defence_forces.php (646 words)

	Irish Armoured Vehicles - Mowag Piranha III
		Mowag Piranha III for the Irish Defence Forces
		The option was exercised in December 2002, although for a reduced number of 25, due to a downturn in the Irish economy, and these are scheduled for delivery in 2004/2005.
		All are painted in the new DPM colour scheme and the ambulance carries large red crosses on white roundels.
	www.geocities.com /irisharmedvehicles/M_Piranha_III.html (308 words)

	Centre for International Studies
		While the small scale of the Irish defence forces has meant limited state capacity in this regard Ireland ranks as one of the main troop contributors to UN run peace-keeping missions and one of the few developed countries to prioritise these missions.
		Irish research on security policy has also been hampered by the absence of strong links between Irish universities, the foreign policy community and the Irish military.
		The traditional reluctance of the Irish defence forces to engage in any public debate that could be construed as policy making has often resulted in the expertise developed through years of service in United Nations missions being lost to Irish research.
	www.dcu.ie /~cis/security.html (1108 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		The Irish Defence Forces Cap Badge, or "FF badge" as it is sometimes called, unlike British, Commonwealth and other militaries worldwide, is common to all services and corps.
		Although mostly associated with the Irish Armyâ”in fact, Defence Force regulations describe it as "the Army Badge"â”it is worn by and appears in elements of Naval Service and Air Corps insignia.
		This tradition is assumed to have begun on the death of Michael Collins during the Irish Civil War when officers dulled their badges with boot polish in Commemoration of the General.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Irish_Defence_Forces_cap_badge (428 words)

	Defence Forces Homepage
		The Defence Forces' mission is: "To contribute to the security of the State by providing for the military defence of its territorial integrity and to fulfil all roles assigned by Government, through the deployment of well-motivated and effective Defence Forces."
		The mission statement identifies the core activity of the Defence Forces, points to a diverse range of additional tasks, which may be assigned by Government, and emphasises the importance of Defence Forces’ personnel and the need for a flexible operational capacity....
		The race is open to all serving members of the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces, as well as Department of Defence retired and invited personnel.
	www.military.ie (324 words)

	Department of Defence - Home Page
		The Department of Defence is one of the Government Departments primarily concerned with ensuring the secure and stable environment necessary for economic growth and development.
		Firstly, it is a joint report on the performance of the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces.
		The Irish Defence Forces consist of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and the Reserve Defence Force (RDF).
	www.defence.ie (272 words)

	Random tests show drug use in Defence Forces
		Two members of the Irish Defence Forces have returned positive drug test results, since random drug testing began last November, figures from the Department of Defence have shown.
		A compulsory substance testing programme was introduced within the force in February 2002 and actual testing commenced on November 14.
		A member of the force, who is randomly selected, may be required at any time to provide a urine sample, which will be tested for evidence of controlled drugs or the abuse or misuse of other substances.
	www.irishhealth.com /?level=4&id=4922 (247 words)

	Introduction to the Irish Military/ Irish Defence Forces
		The Irish Defence Forces consist of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) and the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF).
		The president is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces but this role is mainly symbolic.
		In addition to the three brigades is the Defence Forces Training Centre, the Equitation School, a logistics base, the Army Bands, and the Army Ranger Wing (Special Forces).
	www.62infantry.com /Irish_Defence_Forces_Introduction.shtml (716 words)

	Irish Defence Forces Scania 8x8
		Pictured in action is one of the Scania all-wheel drive military drops vehicles recently delivered by Westward Scania to the Irish Army.
		The fully automatic trucks are of a similar specification to 550 units ordered by the Dutch Defence Forces.
		Pictured at the Semi-final of the Young European Truck Driver competition held in Strokestown on August 13th & 14th, is Helen Barrett with Aidan Gibney of the Irish Defence Forces.
	www.scania.ie /About_us/News/Irish_Defence_Forces_Scania_8x8.asp (246 words)

	An Irish Christmas in
		Irish Volunteers and fundraisers, charity and aid workers have donated their time and effort, their Christmas and for many – their entire lives, to help the plight of others.
		Legend has it that many Irish women captured by Vikings ended up in Iceland, which is one explanation given why the country’s population has closer blood-type to the Irish than to populations in Denmark, Norway or Sweden.
		Because it was Irish women, the Irish surnames did not pass on to their descendents.
	www.europeanirish.com /Newsletter/irish_christmas.htm (1960 words)

	Ireland Defence Force -Israel link - Indymedia Ireland
		Irish woman was injured by Israeli Gunfire in Gaza.
		The Israeli Defence Forces are well equipped to kill innocent Palestinians, maybe they want to pass on their skills to the Free State and their lackeys!
		The Defence Forces go the Willie O'Dea, they say "we need a new helmet" and give the specs that they require this new helmet to have.
	www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?story_id=73486 (2639 words)

	RTE News - Four soldiers admit misconduct in Eritrea
		The Defence Forces have confirmed that four Irish soldiers have been charged with personal misconduct and breaking UN regulations in Eritrea.
		Commandant Cleary said the chances that the soldiers involved would be promoted or stationed abroad were very slim.
		Morning Ireland: Cmmdt Brian Cleary, spokesperson for the Defence Forces, discusses the charges facing the soldiers over liaising with prostitutes in Eritrea
	www.rte.ie /news/2004/0513/eritrea.html (166 words)

	Irish Medical News
		According to Colonel Paul Fry, Chief of Air Staff Operations, Irish Defence Forces, four additional helicopters are on order (AB 139) which will have additional cabin space to carry patients and are expected to arrive in Ireland in September.
		Currently it is difficult for helicopters to fly at night because of a number of conditions including weather and a lack of landing pads.
		The Defence Forces land in a number of areas around Dublin including the Phoenix Park and DCU where patients are then transferred by ambulance to the hospital.
	www.irishmedicalnews.ie /articles.asp?Category=news&ArticleID=15284 (310 words)

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