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Defence Forces
Is anyone ever held to account for failures in the public sector?
Almost every day there are stories about gross incompetence
Ireland’s whack-a-mole approach to defence is profoundly concerning
A bigger defence budget tells us very little about whether Ireland is actually better defended, or what we are defending ourselves against
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
Irish people understand need for more defence spending, claims Harris
State faces significant defence and security challenges and ‘we must be ready to respond’, says Tánaiste
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
Ireland signs order with France to acquire €500m long-range military radar
Technology will ‘very significantly enhance Ireland’s ability to protect our skies’, Minister for Defence says
Bills on ending ‘triple lock’, e-scooters and citizenship will come before Dáil this term
The axing of the triple lock has become a clear demarcation line between the Government and Opposition parties
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‘There isn’t another job that will give you €42,000 a year with no degree or specific skills’
Defence Forces ups efforts at recruitment as students consider careers at Higher Options
Snipers and signal jammers: Inside the ‘most complex’ security operation for Trump’s Irish Open visit
Sources say securing the US president at golf resort in remote coastal location, with tens of thousands of spectators present, ‘a nightmare'
The Irish Times view on hybrid attacks in Europe: a new security order
These developments demand a full and frank public debate rather than decisions arrived at by drift
Russian ambassador not in position to ‘lecture’ Ireland over Ukraine war stance, says Taoiseach
State accused of ‘copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories’ after Yury Filatov summoned to meeting in wake of drone attack at German airport
British warship and ‘sub hunter’ helicopter deployed for EU meeting in Wicklow
Royal Navy ship was requested by Irish authorities to provide defence during the event
Neutrality and renewable energy could be Ireland’s best defence from Russia
State’s military weaknesses and vulnerabilities must be addressed
The Curragh is full of natural treasures. It needs safeguarding
The need for conservation measures on the Co Kildare plains has been recognised for 30 years
Nato chief calls for ‘conversation’ on usefulness of Irish neutrality in changing world
Neutrality an ‘important conversation to be had among the Irish people’, says US air force general Alexus Grynkewich
Government jet leaves Ireland for Daniel Kinahan extradition from Dubai
Kinahan (49) could be returned from UAE by Sunday, when he is expected to be brought directly to the Special Criminal Court
Triple-lock campaigners wish to stand by as Russia and others destroy peacekeeping – Martin
Taoiseach says model that State has supported for 60 years is likely to disappear
Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn
Move hailed by Coalition as ‘significant milestone’ in strengthening international defence engagement
Ireland’s first long-range military radar systems to be in place next year
France was selected months ago as Ireland’s preferred partner to deliver the programme
Seán Rooney’s family seek to examine ‘conduct’ of military investigation into soldier’s death
Reports from independent pathologist and ballistics expert being sought for upcoming inquest hearing
Defence Forces member has appeal for rape of fellow soldier dismissed
Kielan Mooney claimed the jury shouldn’t have heard the victim’s distressed 999 call
Defence Forces chief faces discovery requests over alleged sex assault and charge against corporal
Judge-led tribunal seeks records on separate cases for its inquiry into complaints of abuse
‘Significant’ car bomb linked to dissident republicans seized in Co Monaghan
Gardaí believe the device was being moved across the Border with the intention of using it in the North
Courts will decide on military deployments if triple lock is removed, Labour leader warns
Alternative to UN is ‘return to disorder, chaos and carnage of war’, Ivana Bacik tells MacGill summer school
Minister seeks to include Defence Forces in EU victims’ rights directive
Helen McEntee seeks ‘greater accountability’ following woman’s claims of abuse by officer and lack of information
State should target EU support to cover cost of keeping drug-smuggling ship, says Cork TD
MV Matthew sold for $1 after almost €17m spent on maintenance since law enforcement agencies seized vessel
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Basin in the shower as a water conservation trick
The water saved could be used for shaving or watering plants
Dáil summer recess begins with TD urging Mayo to end ‘75-year famine’ in football final
Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th
‘We’ll remember everybody’: Hundreds gather for National Day of Commemoration in Dublin
For surviving Irish service members, it is a day of celebration and remembrance, tinged with sadness
Neutrality policy must take account of shrinking geographical advantage
Ireland’s advantage is now less pivotal due to security threats being less constrained by geography
AI-powered drones to guard Irish skies during Ireland’s EU presidency
Technology uses AI to gauge threats and can capture rogue drones and bring them to ground
EU presidency may expose hypocrisy at heart of Ireland on everything from Ukraine to defence
State promotes value-based approach abroad, but fails to take action on the Occupied Territories Bill at home
Former Defence Forces officer wrote he did not wish to become ‘scapegoat’ after apprentice’s suicide
Tribunal hears officer allegedly gave an apprentice haircut without consent and forced another to ‘swallow’ cigarette butt
Ukraine refuses Irish offer of armoured combat vehicles
The 27 vehicles were first acquired by the Defence Forces in 2009 but frequently broke down and were rarely used
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Blockades of key infrastructure will not be tolerated during EU presidency, Garda chief says
Policing operation costing €125m in place to ensure no repeat of fuel protests-style disruption
Martin tells Fianna Fáil meeting triple-lock Bill will be deferred until autumn
As Fianna Fáil TDs criticise scrapping of long-standing policy, Taoiseach says Bill will not be debated before summer recess
Defence Forces members wrongly branded ‘untrustworthy’ have reputations publicly vindicated
Cases settled after two non-commissioned officers took defamation proceedings against Minister for Defence, Ireland and Attorney General
Security gaps leave Ireland vulnerable to foreign intelligence. The State is underprepared
Day-to-day custodianship of national security is not just an operational matter. It must be a constant strategic priority for the Government
British political stability a thing of the past as Keir Starmer says he will step down
More rumblings in Fianna Fáil over triple lock, and more work for civil servants when Ireland takes up EU presidency
Plans to scrap triple lock constitute ‘fundamental change’ to Fianna Fáil policy, party told
Backbenchers critical of how Taoiseach has handled the debate
Ireland seems content to remain a weak link in Europe’s defences
Ireland appears content to talk about security rather than investing in it meaningfully
A free Dáil vote on the triple lock is imperative
Removing this vital mandate will undermine our highly respected and supported neutrality
Army apprentice was verbally abused and mocked by seniors day before death, tribunal hears
Former trainee alleges he was kicked in ribs and punched in stomach by officer
Seventy Travellers’ caravans must be removed from the Curragh, court orders
Proceedings servers ‘encountered some hostility from some who were refusing to leave’, court hears
Plan to advise charities overseas how to avoid inadvertently financing terrorists
National group to tackle sanctions evasion efforts
Law intended to allow people work until 66th birthday to come into effect on June 29th
Act should allow workers to bridge gap until State pension age
New law to scrap triple lock for deploying Defence Forces overseas set to be enacted this year
Cabinet approves text of Bill that will remove need for UN Security Council approval to send troops overseas in numbers
Ireland should cherish its role in UN peacekeeping missions
Why would we step away from a well-respected commitment to helping those less fortunate?
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval today
Removal of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Defence Forces tribunal hears generation joining ‘are more educated on mental health and consent’
Some 4,000 members have undergone sexual ethics and respectful relationships training in recent years
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