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The military of Ireland, known as the Defence Forces ((アイルランド語:Fórsaí Cosanta), officially styled )〔''Óglaigh na hÉireann'' derives its origins from the Irish Volunteers. Whilst the Irish for ''Defence Forces'' is ''Fórsaí Cosanta'', as Ó Cearúil (1999) points out, the Defence Forces are officially styled ''Óglaigh na hÉireann''. ''Fórsaí Cosanta'' is used in other contexts (e.g. ''Rialacháin Fhórsaí Cosanta'’ is ''Defence Force Regulations’') as well as having a defined meaning in legislation.〕 encompass the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, and Reserve Defence Force. The Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces is the President of Ireland.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Official President.ie site - Roles of the President )〕 All Defence Forces officers hold their commission from the President, but in practice the Minister for Defence acts on the President's behalf and reports to the Government of Ireland. The Minister for Defence is advised by the Council of Defence on the business of the Department of Defence.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Statute Book - Ministers And Secretaries Act, 1924 )〕 ==Role== The State has a long-standing policy of non-belligerence in armed conflicts that included neutrality in World War II. Ireland's military capabilities are relatively modest. However, the state has a long history of involvement in United Nations Peacekeeping operations. Functions of the Defence Forces include: *Preparation for the defence of the state against armed attack. *Assisting the Garda Síochána (police force), including the protection of the internal security of the state. *Peace-keeping, crisis management and humanitarian relief operations in support of the United Nations. *Policing the fisheries, in accordance with the state's obligations under European Union agreements. *Miscellaneous civil contingency duties requested by the Government such as search and rescue, air ambulance provision, providing secure air transport for ministers, assistance in the event of natural and other disasters, ensuring the maintenance of essential services, and assisting in dealing with oil pollution at sea.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=What We Do )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Defence Forces (Ireland)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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