The cadets officially became new officers at a Commissioning Ceremony in Pearse Barracks at the Curragh Camp in Co Kildare this afternoon.Today's ceremony marked the completion of 17 months of intensive training and will see them progress to take on junior leadership roles.
An army spokesperson confirmed today that the size of the class of 42 new officers is average for the yearly intake. "The extension of free medical care, private health care for all enlisted personnel," is one area he highlighted."An increase in the expansion of allowances in terms of the patrol duty allowance in terms of naval services, in terms of army ranger allowances in the last week," said the Tánaiste.
"I’m looking forward to taking up my post in the flight training school in Baldonnell, pretty excited to start flight training.
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