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The Minister for Defence has declined to confirm whether a new Naval Service facility for the west coast will be considered in an overhaul of Ireland’s military capabilities.

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Galway County Council and Galway Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised for leadership in emergency technology after their Severe Weather Event Management System (SWEMS) proved instrumental during Storm Eowyn and was recently showcased by Government as part of its storm review.

Galway County Council and Galway Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised for leadership in emergency technology after their Severe Weather Event Management System (SWEMS) proved instrumental during Storm Eowyn, and is now being rolled out across the country.

Speculation is growing that the government’s imminent National Development Plan (NDP) will include a massive infrastructure upgrade originally designed to attract a €9 billion investment from Intel for the west of Ireland.

Speculation is growing that the government’s imminent National Development Plan (NDP) will include a massive infrastructure upgrade originally designed to attract a €9 billion investment from Intel for the west of Ireland.

A solution to the controversial closure of a pathway near Renmore Barracks could be in sight with the Defence Forces and Galway City Council expected to meet on the issue.

Demolition of the 1970s-era Defence Forces’ former University Students’ Accommodation Complement (USAC) building located behind the Garrison Church in Renmore began in 2022, with a modern 69-bed residence slated for completion on the site in April earlier this year.

Fianna Fáil European Election candidate for the Midlands North West, Senator Lisa Chambers, has expressed deep concern over the current strength of the Defence Forces, which fell to 7,500 personnel last month.