New legal powers will allow Naval Service to board vessels, including Russia’s shadow fleet
Existing laws will be updated to give the service ‘clearly defined statutory powers at sea to counter threats in our maritime domain’
New Garda aircraft comes off runway at Baldonnel in ‘minor’ incident
Incident happened in poor weather while aircraft was conducting training exercises at Casement Aerodrome in west Dublin
Garda suspended for lending man bicycle during pandemic to receive more than €250,000 in damages
Detective removed from duties for more than three years after he gave bike from a station to older man in his community
How quick thinking saved lives after Army chaplain stabbed by teenage boy in Galway
Private Ciara Shanahan, Pte Dylan Geraghty and Cpl Daniel Padden describe their experience at Renmore Barracks during the attack on Fr Paul Murphy
Jurors to receive ‘thank you’ cards in recognition of ‘stressful’ role in court trials
Cards will have information on accessing mental health resources although jurors do not receive payment or counselling
Government to deploy defence attaches to embassies to boost military co-operation
Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces
Irish troops in Middle East forced to take shelter as air strikes continue
About 380 Irish troops are stationed in bases throughout the region
Two arrested and over €700,000 worth of drugs seized in Dublin operation
More than €700,000-worth of cannabis and cocaine was found, along with cash sums in euro and sterling
Defence Forces push back on women-only officer appointments, warning of ‘disharmony’
Diversity officer says creating appointments for women would increase numbers but may have consequences
New €1m Government meeting room will protect communications with world leaders, says Martin
Facility to be approved to provide ‘Nato proof’ space for discussions with foreign governments
Half of gifts accepted by gardaí broke anti-corruption rules
Last publicly available recorded gift is for a €20 coffee voucher received by a garda in Tralee, Co Kerry, in July 2021
Ireland signs agreement with France for joint military training and intel sharing
Up to €2 billion of military equipment to be purchased from France in coming years
Ireland should not fear asking allies for military help, says Minister
New National Maritime Security Strategy calls for deeper co-operation with France and the UK
Year of the French part II: military co-operation with Paris makes sense for Government
Acquisition of long-range Caesar howitzer among deals made with France in face of increasing global threats
Ireland to allow French and British vessels to patrol Irish-controlled waters
The move will be outlined on Wednesday with the unveiling of the National Maritime Security Strategy