Minister for Defence launches €1.7 billion Defence Sectoral National Development Plan 2026–2030
The Minister unveiled comprehensive plan that sets out the Government’s record €1.7 billion capital investment in Defence.
Department of Defence
The latest addition to the Air Corps fleet complements the delivery in September of the third Airbus C-295 aircraft.
The convoy carried 34 vehicles and three Reacher Robots.
The Office will play a key role in coordinating matters relating to Defence Forces’ veterans
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Defence Sectoral National Development Plan 2026–2030
11 December 2025
Report on the Gender Pay Gap in the Defence Organisation 2025
11 December 2025
Department of Defence and Defence Forces Annual Report 2024
10 December 2025
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