The ‘cold war’ between the Irish military and the civilians in charge of them
The Civil Service and the Defence Forces have been fighting since the 1920s
Defence Forces veterans claim lack of respect being shown
Politicians to be targeted over departmental control and perceived humiliation of forces
Army made Northern Ireland invasion plans in 1980s
Irish government considered contingency plan in case Anglo-Irish Agreement failed
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