The Irish government is set to shortly announce a deal to purchase two warships from New Zealand. The pair are known to be of the 'Lake' class.
A major development of our defence forces is necessary following the Report of the Commission of the Defence Forces, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy J.
Naval Service men and women totalling 27 took part in their passing out parade at the Naval Service headquarters at Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour.