Irish waters exposed to grave environmental dangers by shadow fleet carrying Russian oil
Decaying ships transporting Russian oil now taking route around Ireland following threats by UK authorities
‘Exponential environmental risks’: Decaying Russian oil tankers threaten Irish west coast
Total of 218 shadow fleet vessels have passed through the Irish EEZ since the start of this year, some multiple times
State’s ability to defend itself compromised by lack of security strategy, says Defence Forces
Warning is included in confidential assessments intended to highlight potential threats to national security
Aughinish ordered to increase pollution monitoring following spike in contamination
Some central areas on the site have improved, but a ‘plume’ of pollution is migrating towards the plant’s boundaries
State agencies cease use of Russian-linked cybersecurity service following investigation
Striking similarities identified with Passwork software which was licensed by Moscow intelligence service
Ireland’s military is moving into the 21st century – some fear it is not ready
Purchasing gaffes, malfunctioning machine guns and planes too big for hangars show the Defence Forces has a lot to learn
Defence Forces to seek more than 550 armoured vehicles from France
Vehicles will transform Army from mostly peacekeeping force to military capable of limited conventional war fighting
Some alumina from Aughinish ‘undoubtedly’ supplies Russian military, EU envoy says
Possible quotas for Aughinish exports to Russia considered by Brussels officials
Aughinish Alumina exports not included in draft EU Russia sanctions package
Measures cutting Aughinish Alumina’s exports to Russia not included in draft of EU’s next round of economic sanctions targeting Moscow
Minister wants role for Irish Navy in EU mission targeting Russia shadow fleet
Lebanon mission due to wind down early next year, ending five decades of Ireland’s presence in the region
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