Veterans Minister Leo Docherty visiting veterans in Belfast 17 June 21. […]
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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 […]
Commissioner lends support to Council initiative
NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has lent his support to an initiative by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. […]
Commissioner joins Grant in marathon effort
The NI Veterans Commissioner, Danny Kinahan joined Grant Weir in Ballinamallard during the former UDR soldier’s fundraising marathon walk in December. […]
Commissioner discusses mental health with BBC Talkback
NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan took part in a BBC Talkback discussion about veterans’ mental health and the issues of PTSD and suicide. […]
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News Letter interview
Northern Ireland’s new Veterans’ Commissioner has a lengthy ‘to do’ list as the former army officer begins a battle to ensure ex-military personnel have their voices heard. […]
Belfast Telegraph interview
Northern Ireland’s new Veterans’ Commissioner Danny Kinahan has called for “a middle way” to be found between an amnesty and prosecutions for Troubles killings. […]