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Defence Forces 'moving into the modern era' as members allowed to grow beards

For the first time in the Irish Defence Forces’ history, soldiers will be allowed to have beards while on duty. It’s one of a few new dress code changes being brought in starting from tomorrow. But does it really matter what members of the Defence Forces look like? Andrea was joined by Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and others to discuss...

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13.21 31 Jan 2024

Defence Forces 'moving into th...

Defence Forces 'moving into the modern era' as members allowed to grow beards

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13.21 31 Jan 2024

For the first time in the Irish Defence Forces’ history, soldiers will be allowed to have beards while on duty.

It’s one of a few new dress code changes being brought in starting from tomorrow.

But does it really matter what members of the Defence Forces look like?

Andrea was joined by Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and others to discuss...

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