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Major General John Whittaker has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) by the Minister of Defence and Government. He will oversee the fighting efficiency, training, organisation, equipment distribution, and operational planning of Óglaigh na hÉireann. Whittaker has previously served as Director of Training and Education, Director of Public Relations, Director of Transport, Commandant of the Military College, and Commanding Officer of the 6th Infantry Battalion in Custume Barracks, Athlone.