The Government is finalising its plans for the introduction of a mandatory hotel quarantine system here, to stop the spread of coronavirus due to international travel.
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He said the organisation and enforcement powers of the military make them best placed for this. The three big advantages that the Defence Forces would have over a private security firm - first of all it d be discipline. We have some of the finest soldiers in the world, a very professional organisation, highly motivated - so I couldn t think of a better group of people, really, to be manning such a facility.
Two long-serving members of the Reserve Defence Forces in Wexford recently hung up their uniforms for the last time.
Lieutenant Brian Kavanagh and Sergeant Andy Carty served a combined total of more than 80 years between them.
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, there were no hand shakes or stand-down ceremonies but it is hoped that a retirement event will be held at a later date.
Both men were based in Wexford Military Barracks and served in the 10th, 33rd and 3rd infantry battalions.
Sergeant Carty joined the Defence Forces in 1977. He received his recruitment training in Gormanstown Army Camp and completed his NCO s course in 1980 before progressing to the rank of sergeant.