Mark Mellett
Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett is a distinguished former chief of staff of the Defence Forces in Ireland, recognized for his leadership and service. As the founder and director of Green Compass and chair of Sage Advocacy, he is actively involved in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older people. Mellett also serves as an adjunct professor at University College Cork's College of Business and Law, contributing to the academic discourse on social issues. His recent involvement in discussions surrounding Ireland's ageing population highlights the critical need for reform in care services, particularly concerning the increasing dependency ratio and the importance of social connections for the elderly.
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Former Defence Forces Chief of Staff Mark Mellett said Russia’s shadow fleet activity was part of its hybrid activity toolbox.
New laws needed to tackle Russian ‘shadow-fleet’ threat, says Department of Defence official – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-25
Former Defence Forces chief of staff Mark Mellett warned Lebanon could turn into Gaza from a security point of view if peacekeeping forces do not remain.
Simon Harris welcomes proposals to delay withdrawal of Unifil forces in Lebanon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Mark Mellett is a former chief of the Irish defense who discussed the effectiveness of bunker bombs against Fordow.
USA:s bunkerbomb kan slå ut Irans atomanläggning
Sweden· 2025-06-19
Mark Mellett believes that the movements of the U.S. Air Force could be part of a broader strategy to influence Iran.
Estados Unidos despliega más de 30 aeronaves en zona de conflicto y exige rendición total de Irán
Guatemala· 2025-06-19
Vice Admiral Mark Mellett stated that the movements could be part of a broader policy of 'strategic ambiguity'.
Estados Unidos moviliza 30 aviones mientras crece la especulación sobre un posible ataque a Irán | Israel | Donald Trump | Benjamin Netanyahu | Ayatola Alí Jamenei | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-06-19
Mark Mellett is a former chief of the Irish Defence Forces who discussed the implications of U.S. military movements.
Estados Unidos moviliza 30 aviones mientras crece la especulación sobre un posible ataque a Irán
Panama· 2025-06-18
Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, former head of the Irish Defence Forces, stated that the movements could be part of a broader policy of 'strategic ambiguity'.
EE.UU. moviliza 30 aviones mientras crece la especulación sobre un posible ataque a Irán
Venezuela· 2025-06-18Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, former head of the Irish Defence Forces, stated that the movements could be part of a broader policy of strategic ambiguity.
EEUU moviliza 30 aviones mientras crece la especulación sobre un posible ataque a Irán
Uruguay· 2025-06-18Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett suggested that the US military movements could be part of a broader policy of strategic ambiguity towards Iran.
US moves 30 jets as Iran attack speculation grows
United Kingdom· 2025-06-17
Former Defence Forces chief of staff Mark Mellett warned earlier this week that Ireland had to stop 'freeriding' on security gifted by others.
New €60m sonar system aims to protect transatlantic cables, gas pipelines in Irish waters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15Vice Admiral Mark Mellett was a Naval officer and his predecessor.
Army general to become new head of Defence Forces under expanded role – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett was due to receive a DSM at the same ceremony as the Quinlan family.
Quinlan family rejects Jadotville bravery medal while other soldiers are not recognised – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett is former chief of staff of the Defence Forces, founder/director of Green Compass, chair of Sage Advocacy and adjunct professor at UCC’s college of business and law.
Storm Éowyn highlighted the challenges Ireland faces as an ageing society and economy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16