Another great day shared by all those veterans who marched through Dublin City.

We express our gratitude to all those veterans who participated on St. Patrick’s Day.

The day was enjoyable for all attendees.

A special thanks goes out to our 5th Infantry Battalion Association Colleagues for their excellent management of the Mess and refreshments for everybody .

We are delighted to have taken part in this splendid event once again. and look forward to next years event.   If you couldn’t  make this years Parade , DONT miss next years ?

On behalf of the IDFVA

we want to thank you all

 

Declan Sheridan:
President
Irish Defence Forces Veterans Association

 

Our New look casual uniform worn here by: Thomas Dullaighan, Stephen Doyle and Declan Sheridan launched on St Patrick’s Day in Dublin 2024.

Featuring Olney Olive Flannel trousers, a Sky Blue Herringbone Cotton shirt, a Black Patch pocket Blazer, a black tie, and Brown shoes for a more casual yet smart look.

Members with the previous green jacket and black trousers white shirt can continue wearing it until they decide to switch to the new uniform. Changes include switching the tie color from green to black and introducing a new Chest patch for the Blazer.
The Veterans lapel Pin, IDFVA cap Badge, and ID card can all be obtained by contacting :                           info@idfva.ie.

 

Report on the Commission on the Defence Forces

was released on the 9th Feb 2022

The report does not make much difference on the Pay and Conditions of those still serving.
The commission also neglected to deal with any real issues in relation to Veterans nor does it change the manner in which the select two groups are favored over all other veterans Associations ..

Over the coming months there will be discussions and debates around funding the Defence Forces, it is imperative that we lobby our TDs, and Ministers to support Level of Ambition 3 (LOA3) from the Commission’s recommendations.

What was really needed though was to retain and pay those serving. to improve their lives so they could help to keep us safe, and defend our country and its name at home and while working Overseas helping to gain stability and peace in the world.

Read it for yourself :
another wasted opportunity to fix and improve our present day Defence Forces, and to assist those who have served this country with Dignity , respect and loyalty
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/eb4c0-report-of-the-commission-on-defence-forces/#

Together Forward
The voice for Veterans
Irish Defence Forces Veterans Association 

The Irish Defence Forces Veterans Association has called on all Politician’s and Senators within Ireland to support the Veterans Charter July 2020.

 

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Commission for Defence Forces – IDFVA Submission 16 March2021 (1)
The Irish Defence Forces Veterans Association (IDFVA) welcomes the opportunity to
make a submission to the Commission. By the way of a background, the IDFVA,
founded in 2012, is the only national veterans association comprising of only
veterans and representing all veterans of the Irish Defence Forces regardless of
Unit, Regiment, Battalion or Formation served. Nationally the IDFVA comprises of
over 1,200 members of other Veterans Associations and none. Members are
primarily based in Ireland but include members based in the UK, USA, Canada,
Australia and various European nations.

The Naval Service has been forced to take two more of its ships out of operations due to outbreaks of Covid-19.

This news comes following concerns expressed by Irish fishermen that the Naval Service may not be able to protect them at sea. It comes as a Donegal trawler was boarded by a Scottish fishery protection vessel in the disputed waters of Rockall, signalling what could be the first shots in new ‘cod wars’ between the British and EU post Brexit.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40201577.html