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Air ambulance helicopter at Custume Barracks carry out 120 missions since its launch
Local Fine Gael TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has been informed by the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, that almost 120 life-saving missions have been carried out by the air ambulance helicopter since the launch of the service in the summer of 2012.
Kyne demands air ambulance service be made permanent
The air ambulance service is vital for the west of Ireland, providing support for patients where ambulance times by road are longer, and it is now essential the service be made permanent.
Coveney’s comments on Russian aircraft over Ireland ‘comical’ say GAAW
Claims by the Defence Minister Simon Coveney that the presence of two Russian warplanes 50 miles off the Irish coast was “totally unacceptable” have been called “comical and downright hypocritical” by Galway Alliance Against War.
September deadline for decision on Army relocation
It will be at least September before a decision is made known on the level of relocation which will result from the recent downgrading of Custume Barracks in Athlone.
County Council rejects proposal for no confidence in Defence Minister
Westmeath County Council will not be sending a letter to Defence Minister Alan Shatter, expressing a vote of no-confidence in him.
Politicians must take the pain as well as give it out, says Grealish
If the Government expects people to endure savage cuts in the Budget, then politicians and former Taoisigh must be willing to make sacrifices and accept financial reductions for themselves.
Defence Minister confirms there are ‘no plans to shut any military barracks’
The Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen has said that there are no plans in the pipeline to close James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny or any other barracks in the country.
Fine Gael TD barred from meeting with Defence Minister – Bannon
Deputy for Longford/Westmeath James Bannon has said that democracy was ill served on Wednesday by Fianna Fail Defence Minister, Willie O’Dea, who along with Fianna Fail Deputy Peter Kelly refused to allow the Fine Gael Deputy on the area to attend this important meeting for the future of Connolly Barracks, Co Longford.
From Europe to Asia with the Galway Film Society
CINEMA IS not a European or American phenomenon - it is a world-wide one. While France - the inventor of cinema, has a celebrated film tradition, Iran also has a thriving industry and its films are also highly regarded.
Army Barracks is still safe says Malone
Local election candidate Joe Malone has said that the future of Kilkenny Army Barracks is safe following his meeting with Defence Minister Willie O'Dea last week.
