Removing Triple Lock ‘would be vindication of Irish sovereignty’Triple Lock gives ‘great powers’ a veto over where State deploys peacekeeping troops, says VaradkarThu Nov 23 2023 - 10:56
Extra payments for troops taking part in EU Battlegroup expected to be announcedAbout 35 Defence Forces personnel have volunteered so far, less than 20 per cent of what is requiredThu Nov 23 2023 - 01:00
The triple lock - a guardrail of neutrality, or an abandonment of sovereignty?Government contends the mechanism grants powers such as Russia and China the power to dictate where Ireland can send its troopsWed Nov 22 2023 - 21:53
Ireland to scrap Triple Lock preventing Irish troops from deployment without UN approval - TánaisteMicheál Martin also announces commitments to greater international military co-operation and domestic securityWed Nov 22 2023 - 16:20
Counterfeit cash investigation: Garda search operation results in seizure of almost €100,000 Almost €100,000 seized in genuine and fake currency following search of property in west DublinWed Nov 22 2023 - 14:04
Revenue moves to confiscate drug smuggling ship MV MatthewOwners have until next week to contest forfeiture of ship seized off south coast in SeptemberMon Nov 20 2023 - 07:25
Influence of far right on social media in Ireland has grown since pandemic, says reportThe worst offender is X or Twitter, which has removed many of the guardrails designed to curb misinformation, researchers foundMon Nov 20 2023 - 06:10
Man (23) killed in drugs-related shooting at house in FinglasGarda door-to-door inquiries under way in connection with first gangland killing this yearSun Nov 19 2023 - 10:35
Ireland faces embarrassment as just 35 troops volunteer for EU BattlegroupThe rapid-response Battlegroup is due to be stood up in January but less than 20 per cent of places have been filledThu Nov 16 2023 - 20:29
Irish firm accused of helping bring microchips into Russia to be used in military hardwareInvestigations into smuggling network have resulted in multiple arrests and sanctions in the EU, UK and USThu Nov 16 2023 - 06:00
Significant increases in Naval Service pay announced in bid to get ships back at seaIncrease in allowances welcomed by officers’ conference but frustrations remain over pensions and overseas service conditionsWed Nov 15 2023 - 16:53
Ireland voices concern over release on bail of sole suspect in killing of Pte Seán Rooney in LebanonMohammad Ayyad is charged with multiple offences relating to the lethal attack on a convoy of Irish peacekeepersWed Nov 15 2023 - 16:06
Over a quarter of military officers intend to quit within five years, representative organisation saysDefence Forces officers' group are calling for the implementation of the Working Time Directive to stem the exodus of personnelTue Nov 14 2023 - 06:00
Air Corps pilots who glided stricken plane back to base among Defence Forces awards recipientsArmy Ranger Wing team who helped save German colleagues following attack in Mali recognised for ‘physical courage’Mon Nov 13 2023 - 16:59
Senior gardaí warn Minister all senior ranks will be filled by non-nationals unless pension rules reformedOnly senior officers who applied for role of deputy commissioner, which oversees State security, came from foreign police forcesSat Nov 11 2023 - 09:02
Number of heroin overdoses in Dublin in recent days rises to 40 as public asked to watch out for possible cases40 heroin overdoses in recent days linked to banning of opium production in AfghanistanFri Nov 10 2023 - 22:13
Seán Quinn writes to TDs calling for investigation into takeover of his companyFormer billionaire detailed list of grievances over his treatment by the State and said attempts to link him to Lunney kidnapping are 'evil'Wed Nov 08 2023 - 18:27
Anger among military veterans at ‘offensive’ Women of Honour reportRetired officers group say allegations of abuse are untested and accuses Government of ‘knee-jerk and populist’ responseWed Nov 08 2023 - 09:40
Defence Forces abuse inquiry will last up to three years and examine incidents dating back to 1983Seperate inquiries will be carried out in relation to military suicide rates and the use of medical assessmentsMon Nov 06 2023 - 19:00
Over half of ‘cannabis’ sweets seized by authorities contain synthetic drug which poses ‘even greater risk’Huge increase in popularity of “sinister” sweets, says Forensic Science IrelandMon Nov 06 2023 - 17:54
US warns of Russian efforts to interfere in Irish elections Russia has been increasingly targeting European elections, attempting to sow distrust and discredit democratic institutions, diplomatic cable statesMon Nov 06 2023 - 12:26
Protection from deportation among new measures to combat human traffickingGovernment will also order a review of missing children cases to determine if they are linked to traffickingMon Nov 06 2023 - 12:12
Tusla apologises to woman after social worker wrongly recorded she was victim of ‘exceptional’ child sex abuseThe statement was made in 2019 as the woman attempted to regain custody of her four childrenMon Nov 06 2023 - 06:00
State must clear minefields in ‘forgotten crises’ and not divert the funds to Ukraine, notes reportIrish Aid could do little to affect ‘high-profile’ conflict in Ukraine, assessment findsSun Nov 05 2023 - 06:00
Man appears in court charged with dangerous driving causing death of Carol SeeryMichael McGuirk of Cashel Avenue, Crumlin remanded in custody and will appear in court again next weekFri Nov 03 2023 - 18:15
Prosecution of businessman accused of handling stolen catalytic converters dismissed due to lack of evidenceManaging director of north Co Dublin firm arrested after Garda operation in April 2021 targeting theft of devicesFri Nov 03 2023 - 15:05
Kids’ camp in prison aims to restore family bonds before dads’ releaseThis week children have been taking part in bonding activities with their imprisoned fathers in Shelton Abbey prison in WicklowWed Nov 01 2023 - 19:00
Yousef Palani: Massive cash find sparked fears Sligo murders were terror-relatedGardaí worked with international intelligence organisations before ruling out possibility Yousef Palani was paid by extremist groups to target gay men in SligoTue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
‘Everyone knows me now as associated with these murders’: Palani victim feels depressed, betrayed and, above all, angry Palani murdered Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, blinded Anthony Burke in one eye in a knife attack and devastated countless lives in his April 2022 spreeMon Oct 23 2023 - 21:40
Yousef Palani jailed for life for murder of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in SligoGardaí believe double murderer would have continued to kill gay men if he had not been arrestedMon Oct 23 2023 - 14:55
Defence Forces struggles to find enough troops for Lebanon deploymentViolence between Israel and Hizbullah in the region among possible factors behind the shortagesFri Oct 20 2023 - 19:26
‘You’d pay a thousand a month for this in Dublin’: Inside the new Limerick Women’s Prison designed for reform not punishmentAmid all the backslapping on Wednesday, there was a sense that this is only a temporary reprieve for the overtaxed Prison Service.Wed Oct 18 2023 - 17:53
Changes in ‘driver behaviour’ responsible for falling road traffic prosecutions, says MinisterHelen McEntee said “we all have to do more” to reverse the trend of rising road deathsWed Oct 18 2023 - 16:01
Unlike its EU neighbours, Ireland is not planning any evacuation flights from Israel‘We can’t always be relying on someone else to give us a lift,’ says security sourceTue Oct 17 2023 - 18:42
Defence Forces to cease training Maltese officers due to staffing crisisAlmost 60 Maltese officers have graduated from the Defence Forces Cadet School since 2009Tue Oct 17 2023 - 06:15
Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and key figure in Northern Ireland peace process, dies aged 86Mr Ahtisaari won a Noble Peace Prize in 2008 for his role in resolving international conflictsMon Oct 16 2023 - 12:33
Residents of Dublin nursing home not provided with any activities, Hiqa findsResidents were allocated showers on certain days and left facing a television that was not turned on, inspectors foundMon Oct 16 2023 - 10:51
Army to spend up to €40m on new uniforms which will offer greater concealment and comfortUnlike many militarties, the Defence Forces is ‘insisting’ the uniforms be gender specificMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Large rise in number of deaths in Irish prisons last year, Inspector of Prisons saysAnnual report finds 23 deaths recorded in 2022 with ‘steady increase’ in number of complaints upheld in recent yearsFri Oct 13 2023 - 21:09
Irish Army takes shelter in Lebanon amid shelling as fear of Hizbullah ‘second front’ growsDefence Forces members are stationed at ‘Blue Line’ between Israel and Hizbullah amid Gaza conflictFri Oct 13 2023 - 17:01
Fresh appeal for information on 1971 murders of Una Lynskey and Martin KerriganCold case review carried out into the deaths of young Co Meath man and womanThu Oct 12 2023 - 12:20
Defence budget promises extra €55m but leaves military representatives unimpressedNew capital expenditure will be used to develop primary radar system but does little to stem exodus of personnel says officers’ associationTue Oct 10 2023 - 17:26
Strong Garda presence around Leinster House but no sign of any budget day protestsBudget 2024: Fears of a repeat of far-right protest which caused disruption last month prove unfoundedTue Oct 10 2023 - 15:47
Gardaí prepare ‘mini sterile zone’ around Leinster House for budget dayBudget 2024 policing plan to produce extended cordon along with dozens of public order officers on standbyTue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
Motorcyclist (50s) killed in Westmeath collisionThe incident occurred just before 6pm on the N55 at LissoyTue Oct 10 2023 - 00:00
Two men arrested in Dublin as hundreds gather outside Israeli embassy to protest bombing of GazaVarious groups, including People Before Profit, have been demonstrating outside the embassy since the late afternoonMon Oct 09 2023 - 21:45
Famed Irish-American philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92Entrepreneur donated most of his fortune while still alive, much of it to Irish causesMon Oct 09 2023 - 18:59
All Luas trams reopen following evacuation amid reports of suspicious deviceAll trams on both lines have since reopened, but delays are still expectedMon Oct 09 2023 - 18:08
Israeli army describes Hamas attack as ‘worst day’ in history as death toll risesThousands wounded in Israel and Gaza after escalation of conflict following surprise attack by militants on SaturdayMon Oct 09 2023 - 08:02
Seventeen PSNI officers assaulted in one 24-hour periodLevel of violence against police officers ‘beggars belief’, senior officer saysSun Oct 08 2023 - 18:42
