
Defence Forces
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Ranks | Irish Defence Forces rank insignia |
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Budget | 639 million EUR (2019) |
Commander in chief | Michael D. Higgins |
Founded | October 1 |
1924 | |
Headquarters | McKee Barracks |
Dublin | |
Ireland | |
Subsidiary | Irish Air Corps |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1152982 |
About Defence Forces
The Defence Forces, are the military of Ireland. They encompass the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces. The Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces is the President of Ireland.
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