🇮🇪🇪🇺Today, the Irish Presidency reached a provisional deal with @Europarl_EN on the programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)
This will be instrumental in providing funding for innovation in the defence industry, with a focus on small & medium-sized enterprises
The sun shone for the Informal meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
The Department was proud to host the event, the first Department of Defence event of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Ní neart go cur le cheile.
The Department of Defence wishes to convey our sympathy to the family of the late David Andrews, who twice served as Minister for Defence (January 1993 to December 1994 and June 1997 to October 1997).
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
At McKee barracks on Saturday, I had the privilege as Minister of State for Defence, to recognise Civil Defence volunteers.
Congratulations to those who received their long service medals!
For more info, see ➡️ gov.ie/en/department-…
🌈 Proud to mark #DublinPride today, celebrating inclusion, diversity and equality.
Delighted that Minister @HMcEntee and Secretary General Jacqui McCrum joined us, alongside colleagues from the Proud to Work for Ireland Network, in showing support for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Minister for Defence, @HMcEntee TD, welcomed the Government’s approval of the continued participation of the Defence Forces in the UN-authorised NATO-led peace-support operation in Kosovo (KFOR), for a further twelve months beyond June 2026
Read more: bit.ly/4eEoFWl
Today @HMcEntee held a call with Canada's Minister of National Defence, @DavidMcGuinty 🇨🇦
They discussed the evolving security environment, incl maritime security, cyber threats, critical infrastructure protection and more.
gov.ie/en/department-…
On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time.
In an uncertain world, our strength is reinforced when we stand together.
In Ireland, the seanfhocal or proverb “Ní neart go cur le chéile” reminds us that we have “Strength with unity”.
Ar an 1 Iúil, glacfaidh Éire Uachtaránacht Chomhairle an AE uirthi féin den 8ú huair.
I ndomhan atá éiginnte, is treise sinn nuair a sheasaimid le chéile.
In Éirinn, is meabhrú dúinn é an seanfhocal “Ní neart go cur le chéile” ar an méid sin.
HRVP Kaja Kallas, welcome to Dublin! 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺
Delighted to catch up with @kajakallas at Government Buildings, as Ireland looks ahead to assuming the EU Presidency on 1 July.
Through partnership, Ireland will deliver an EU Presidency agenda that delivers for Europe and our people.
The Minister for Defence, @HMcEntee welcomed the introduction of Supplemental Military Service (SMS) for the Reserve Defence Force (RDF), which will regularise RDF activities to support the Permanent Defence Force (PDF).
Read more here: bit.ly/4ok43Hp
