Following the disclosure online of protected persons, Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland, Danny Kinahan speaks out against the demonisation of veterans and recklessness of internet trolls. Full article details can be found on the following links. https://app.newsletter.co.uk/full_page_image/page-1-984/content.html https://app.newsletter.co.uk/full_page_image/page-8-983/content.html […]
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Demonisation is most painful issue for veterans
Over the course of the last twelve months Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has met with, listened to and visited as many veterans as possible across Northern Ireland. Danny has listened to veteran concerns and is passionate about doing his best to advocate for what has been an under represented community for years. In […]
Coming together at Dublin Somme Commemoration
On the 10 July 2021 Northern Ireland Veteran Commissioner, Danny Kinahan laid a wreath alongside both First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, to commemorate the Battle of the Somme at the Irish National War Memorial at Islandbridge. The Royal British Legion event was attended by representatives from RBL districts in Dublin […]
Commissioner highlights veterans and veteran services amid Armed Forces Week with BFBS
Rachel Cochrane of BFBS Radio (British Forces Broadcasting Services) in Northern Ireland talks to Danny Kinahan about veteran services in light of Armed Forces Week. Listen to the interview by clicking on the audio above. […]
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What do you know about Armed Forces Day?
Armed Forces Day in its current format has been in existence since 2009, but how did it come about and why? What makes Armed Forces Day significant and relevant? I hope to answer these questions, and more, to explain the importance of Armed Forces Day both to our communities and for the people for whom […]
Listening to Veterans
Veterans Minister Leo Docherty visiting veterans in Belfast 17 June 21. […]
We need to fully implement the Armed Forces Covenant in NI
Today the Newsletter published a letter from NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan, in respect to the fullest implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland. You can read the full article by following the link below: https://app.newsletter.co.uk/full_page_image/page-19-865/content.html […]
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We need an urgent review of similar cases against veterans
On the 5th May 2021, the Newsletter published a letter from Veterans Commissioner, Danny Kinahan in respect to the acquittal of Soldiers A and C, following the court case that was brought forward of the incident in 1972 in which Official IRA terrorist Joe McCann was killed. The letter is detailed below. Northern Ireland Veteran […]
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Commissioner takes to the airwaves with BFBS
Rachel Cochrane of BFBS Radio in Northern Ireland (British Forces Broadcasting Service) chatted to Danny Kinahan about his role as Commissioner and his bid to reach out to veterans. Listen to the interview by clicking on the audio above. […]
Commissioner speaks to RTE News
The Commissioner, Danny Kinahan, spoke to RTE News’s northern correspondent Vincent Kearney about why he was urging veterans in need to get in touch with him. You can read the story here: Ex UK army staff urged to contact veterans commissioner Ulster […]