Death of veteran Dennis Hutchings I am incredibly sad to learn of the passing of veteran Dennis Hutchings in hospital in Belfast. I have known Dennis for a number of years, and again in the last few weeks have witnessed a man who accepts the rule of law and was determined to clear his name once and for all despite […]
Read More… NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan remembers Dennis Hutchings
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 […]
A UDR Memorial was unveiled in a special service of dedication at Ballyclare War Memorial Park on Thursday 27 May. The service, led by Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim , Mr Edward Montgomery MBE, DL and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Jim Montgomery, paid tribute to The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1970-1992. Amongst […]
Read More… Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) Memorial at Ballyclare War Memorial Park
Since taking up post, the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland, Danny Kinahan, has dedicated himself to ascertaining the real experiences of veterans living in Northern Ireland. Understanding these ingrained issues within the complexities of Northern Ireland Legacy is key in the pursuit of fairness for veterans. Last week Danny Kinahan travelled to London and met […]
The Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, Danny Kinahan has expressed his sadness at the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He said: “On behalf of the veteran community here in Northern Ireland, I would like to convey our deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family. “Prince Philip […]
Read More… Commissioner’s statement on the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
I thought it would be useful to bring you up to speed on what I’ve been doing during my first six months in office as Northern Ireland’s Veterans Commissioner. Here’s a snapshot of some of the key areas I’ve been working on:- My office is now up and running in Stormont House and we’ve developed […]
The Veterans Commissioner has made his first address to the Armed Forces Liaison Forum, following its relaunch by the Health Minister Robin Swann, after a two-year absence. The AFLF is hosted by the Department of Health and its membership includes a range of statutory and voluntary organisations such as the NI-wide health and social care […]
Read More… Commissioner welcomes reconvening of Armed Forces Liaison Forum
Today, 6 February, marks the 50th anniversary of the first soldier to be killed by a direct terrorist action during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Aged just 20 and a member of The Royal Artillery, Gunner Robert Curtis was shot dead by an IRA sniper while on foot patrol in the New Lodge area of Belfast. […]
Northern Ireland’s first veterans commissioner is urging former service personnel who need help or support to get in touch with him directly. […]
Read More… NI Commissioner urges veterans in need to get in touch
Since Danny Kinahan’s appointment as Northern Ireland’s first Veterans Commissioner, work has been ongoing to establish the Commissioner’s Office and team which is based at Stormont House in east Belfast. A new crest was designed and produced as part of this activity. Danny Kinahan said: “When you look at the crest, you see the crossed […]