(rear l to r) The newly commissioned officers Pierce Hannick, Conall Kiernan, Oran O'hIrile, John O'Donoghue and Fiachra Scully (Best Cadet), with (front row) Michael Malone, Commodore, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service, Jacqui McCrum, Secretary General, Tanaiste Micheal Martin, Minster for Defence, Lord Mayots Cllr Kieran McCarthy and Lt Gen SEan Clancy, Chief of Staff at the Commissioning Ceremony 61 Cadet Class at Naval Base, Haulbowline Co Cork on Friday 14th July 2023. . Pic Larry Cummins The Echo/ Irish Examiner