Ninety-four people from US sought asylum in Ireland last year, none were successful
Ninety-four people from United States sought protection here last year, up from 22 the year before
Increasing number of foreign-born recruits joining Defence Forces
Trend mostly seen as a positive by military management, but can pose operational difficulties in relation to overseas service
Aughinish Alumina steps up lobbying as European Commission considers sanctions
Taoiseach, Cabinet Ministers and MEPs contacted by Russian-owned plant in Co Limerick
Defence Forces purchase of armoured vehicles wasted ‘millions in taxpayer funds’
Vehicles suffered frequent mechanical issues, and offer of donation to the Ukrainian Armed Forces was declined
OPW paid large Revenue settlement over renting properties to staff at below market rates
C&AG report also shows ‘loss of value’ from Defence Forces’ purchase of armoured vehicle fleet
Dozens of rental bans issued at ‘horrible’ Dublin flat complex
Problems at Buckingham Village extend to common areas, including pitch-dark hallways and various obstructions
Buckingham Village was supposed to reinvigorate Dublin’s inner city. By 2022, it was its worst slum
The north inner city flat complex has had more warning notices in recent years than any other development in Dublin
More than €500k spent on Garda surveillance plane which flew for seven hours
Aircraft cost roughly €79,000 per hour of operations in the last three years of its use
Defence Forces armoured vehicles went years without use
One vehicle was driven for just 2,100km over 14-year life but ran up more than €220,000 in maintenance and repair costs during that time
Soldiers’ rations cut, naval radar plan paused as Defence Forces ordered to save millions
Military sources say ‘all spending’ paused barring something that could prevent a ship going to sea
Prominent garda staff association rep given disciplinary notice for Irish Times quotes
Garda union vows to ‘rigorously defend’ member and right to comment on relevant matters
Irish man linked to Cyprus assassination plot still in custody as other suspects released
Limerick man and another Norwegian suspect due to appear in court again this week
Taoiseach says gardaí prepared for Trump visit in wake of reported drone sighting
Defence analyst Declan Power says reported drone over Irish Sea would be ‘classic example of hybrid warfare’
Aer Lingus pilot reports sighting of large drone close to Dublin Bay
Irish Coast Guard helicopter dispatched area after Dublin Air Traffic Control notified of sighting at around 5.20pm on Tuesday
A Cyprus murder plot: the Irishman, the secret agent and the alleged plan to kill twin brothers
Irish security sources confident the hits were ultimately commissioned by veteran criminals with close links to the Kinahan cartel