Government messaging on economic forecast a twin-track operation
Inside Politics: Connolly to make call on referring Bill after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
Helen McEntee
Bid to extradite Daniel Kinahan may be first real test of Ireland-UAE treaty
Any challenge by Kinahan to 2025 extradition treaty could take several months
248 US military flights over Ireland went unreported due to ‘administrative error’
Irish Times investigation finds almost 250 more overflights than previously disclosed by Department of Foreign Affairs
Jim O’Callaghan crossed a dangerous line when he threatened to call in the Army
Even in critical circumstances such as the destruction of the British embassy in 1972 or in various prison riots, the State has never sent in its military to confront the citizenry
Gardaí concerned radicalised fuel protesters may confront or attack senior politicians
Security being tightened for Taoiseach and Ministers amid concerns around hardliners and far-right agitators
Simmering Government tensions over O’Callaghan’s request for Army help with fuel blockades
Helen McEntee twice declines to confirm if Minister for Justice consulted her before Defence Forces announcement
‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
Former ceann comhairle Seán Barrett remembered as dedicated parliamentarian and devoted family man
Former minister kept order in the Dáil chamber as ceann comhairle during turbulent times of crash
Ireland’s EU presidency an ‘opportunity’ to safeguard pharma’s future, says industry group
Republic assumes presidency of European Council on July 1st
Family ties abound at 101st Army cadet class ceremony
Brothers Alex and Simon Gallagher, from Co Antrim, among new members of the Defence Forces
Fuel price protesters say they will continue blockades despite claiming to have secured meeting
Nationwide disruption continues as petrol station forecourts run low on supply due to ongoing blockades
McEntee forced to cancel trip to Lebanon after Defence Forces flagged concern over risks
Minister for Defence was set to fly into Beirut, travel under armed convoy close to Israeli border to meet Irish Unifil troops
Ireland to provide extra €40m in aid to Ukraine this year
Zelenskiy argues for progress on EU accession path during meeting with Helen McEntee
Ukraine ‘to be among priorities of Ireland’s EU presidency’
Helen McEntee to visit Kyiv on Wednesday for first time since taking office
Helen McEntee to ‘reaffirm Ireland’s support’ for Ukraine during Kyiv visit
Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs and EU counterparts marks fourth anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupation
Condemnation as Israel passes law imposing death penalty on convicted Palestinians
When the measure passed, parliament cheered and the national security minister brandished a bottle in celebration
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
Mairead McGuinness appointed EU’s special envoy on religious freedom
Former European commissioner’s new role includes raising awareness about religious discrimination outside the EU
‘Significant role’ of Aughinish Alumina for civilian use must be considered in further Russian sanctions
Helen McEntee says 20th package of sanctions under discussion over Ukraine war; Limerick plant under pressure over weaponry links
Office of the Planning Regulator faces overhaul amid concern over delays
Jack Chambers to brief Cabinet on plans aimed at speeding up critical infrastructure delivery
Department of Defence urged to improve protection of critical underwater gas pipelines
Attacks on infrastructure could cause disruption and economic harm, says Gas Networks Ireland
Damage to Irish subsea gas pipelines could take ‘six months to fix and lead to power outages’
Threats to Ireland’s subsea gas interconnectors ‘very much a realistic possibility’, Gas Networks Ireland warns Government
Irish-British defence agreement updated to boost co-operation, tackle Russia ‘shadow fleet’
Cyber security, information-sharing and joint procurement initiatives also covered in deal
St Patrick’s Day trips: Where are Ministers and other Irish representatives going?
White House visit could prove tricky for the Taoiseach, while 40 Ministers and representatives will travel to more than 50 countries
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’
Taoiseach must make most of St Patrick’s Day visit to White House
Similarly, he could also make an important statement by deciding against going to Washington DC
McEntee asked to intervene in case of Irish citizen imprisoned in Russia
Dmitry Simbaev was detained last August after ‘anti-Russian’ messages were found on his phone
Power to set foreign policy does not lie with President Connolly, says Government
Statement likely intended as riposte to President’s condemnation of ‘violations of international law’ in Gulf
Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight from Oman lands
Almost 200 Irish citizens return on flight via Cairo as hostilities escalate in Middle East
Iran’s president rejects Trump demand for ‘unconditional surrender’
Masoud Pezeshkian apologises for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, but Iranian fire targets Gulf states on Saturday
‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle East
With Irish citizens stranded, skyrocketing energy bills and an upcoming St Patrick’s day one-to-one with Trump, the Coalition has much to deal with
First repatriation flight for Irish citizens from Middle East delayed, department confirms
Service pushed back by one day due to ‘highly challenging operational context for aviation’ in region, says Helen McEntee
Plans for electronic tagging of criminal offenders delayed after tender attracts no bids
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan previously called delays ‘embarrassing’ and said system would be rolled out by the end of last year ‘at the very latest’
Claire Byrne is relaxed as she settles in to Newstalk, while Shane Coleman gets mad as hell at drivetime
Radio: Newstalk host is an ideal, unflustered presence when the you-know-what hits the fan
Trump demands a say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals
Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states
Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law
Helen McEntee highlights military action has no UN mandate but stops short of saying this breaches international law
First trickle of stranded Irish arrive home from Gulf states as war continues to spread
Inside Politics: Prices of heating oil soar amid allegations of gouging
As war widens to Gulf states, Irish Government plans its largest evacuation operation ever
Donald Trump and senior US administration figures give contradictory accounts of why the US attacked Iran
US multinationals will not flee Ireland just because we stand up to Donald Trump
Time we put down the St Patrick’s Day shamrock bowl and speak up for international law
Iran sends drones and missiles across the Gulf as up to 2,000 Irish seek route home
Government working to finalise charter flight from Oman while confusion over Trump’s strategy continues
As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEntee
Minister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meeting
Supporting Ukraine, maintaining neutrality and bolstering our defences
Sinn Féin’s stance on the €90bn support package for Ukraine doesn’t hold up
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
Ministers from North and UK may be invited to some events during Ireland’s EU presidency
Hosting of EU presidency among several items to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday by Government Ministers
Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restricted
Senior officials and Ministers met in Dublin earlier to discuss the escalating crisis in Middle East and Gulf region
Iran conflict sharpens debate about Ireland’s role in global security
Inside Politics: The tumult in the Middle East will again drive discussion about the ‘triple lock’ and moving closer to Nato
US stops funding peacebuilding project for island of Ireland after 40 years
Programme to prevent young people being recruited by paramilitaries among scheme’s initiatives
‘It’s a scary place right now’: Irish in Middle East told to shelter in place
The Department of Foreign Affairs is maintaining ‘close touch with the airlines’ and in ‘very close contact with EU partners’
Emergency support discussed for EU citizens in Middle East amid fears of escalating conflict
Cyprus has begun preparing evacuations by air
‘You don’t need a smartphone to be cool’: How a Wicklow school’s ban is inspiring pupils worldwide
Greystones initiative is helping to protect children and easing parents’ fears over harm from internet
Inside Ireland’s preparations for EU presidency: ‘You have to make the country look good’
Concern at senior levels of Government that Brussels deal making demands during EU role will pull bandwidth from domestic agenda
Ministers flag up opportunities for Irish exporters in muted Mercosur response
Opposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionally
Government may reconsider refusal to take part in €150bn EU security fund, says Minister
Helen McEntee wants Ireland’s defence capability to ‘match that of other small western European countries’
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
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