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Defence Forces
‘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
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
Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
Business leaders call on Government to ‘enforce law and order’ and end fuel protest disruption
Employers’ body Ibec says escalation is jeopardising ‘several cornerstones of Irish economy’
The spy service protecting Ireland Inc
In the News podcast: How Ireland’s military intelligence service is upping its game
‘Respectful’ and ‘moving’: Relatives of 1916 Rising participants honour contribution at GPO
Members of Army, Naval Service and Air Corps participate in ceremony attended by President, Taoiseach and Minister for Defence
‘The spy is the boring guy in a suit’: Inside the State’s military intelligence service
In a rare interview a senior officer with the Irish Military Intelligence Service talks about its work – and the threats facing the State
Air Corps and medics scrambled to reunite 96-year-old man with wife hours before he died
Cancer patient was airlifted home from hospital to say goodbye to his family
‘A Ryanair turnover’: First Air Corps flight into Beirut spent only 30 minutes on tarmac
Pilot Capt Lauren Cusack says careful consideration given to route selection, threat assessments and departure window for €70m Airbus C295
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
Irish Defence Forces must continue to hold the blue line in Lebanon
In a wider geopolitical context of escalating conflict, and growing militarisation, someone must stand up for peace
‘It’s not Top Gun’: Irish Air Corps pilots to receive ‘dogfighting’ combat training
Organisation has lost the ability to conduct in-house combat training due to departures of trained pilots
Don’t ditch the triple lock. There is a better way to circumvent the Security Council veto
Ireland should initiate campaign to support UN General Assembly role in peacekeeping
Taoiseach condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon
Micheál Martin urges respect for peacekeeping forces as tensions rise in region following Israeli and US strikes on Iran
Homeless figures and struggles of Defence Forces veterans a ‘sad reflection’, says President
Catherine Connolly told anniversary gathering there was a ‘complete lack of awareness of the issues facing veterans’
Defence Forces use new ‘strategic reach’ Air Corps plane for Lebanon troop rotation
Civilian air traffic in Middle East severely curtailed due to ongoing conflict
Russia-bound cargo ship seen dropping anchor near subsea cables off Irish coast
Vessel, named Arne, regularly transports alumina from Co Limerick’s Aughinish plant to St Petersburg
Without weapons for the Naval Service, our bark will be worse than our bite
What happens when navy vessels with improved detection systems do find a hostile ship?
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
UK defence of Ireland of less concern to public than thought, conference told
British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly hears strong case for European democracies to work more closely together
Irish firms will have greater freedom to work with military under plan to cut ‘red tape’
Minister to scrap ‘outdated’ rule and allow State agencies to support SMEs involved in defence sector
Ireland joins the hunt for Russian submarines
From ‘token navy’ to sub-hunters: The plans to transform the Irish Naval Service into a modern military force
Ireland can offer hope as militarisation hastens climate catastrophe
Irish neutrality shields us from involvement in senseless wars and helps us limit environmental damage
Man arrested after bomb squad attend scene of incident at Liffey Valley shopping centre
Individual (30s) detained at Dublin Garda station, suspected explosive device found to be non-viable
‘Deterrent capability’ will be ‘in tatters’ if Defence Forces retention not addressed, says Lieut Col
Government analysis suggests it is years away from achieving even interim target for personnel numbers
Iran war displaces millions, homelessness in Dublin and the new Elvis Presley movie
Early Edition with Andrew McNair – our top stories on Friday
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
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’
GP examining soldier inappropriately exposed one of her breasts, inquiry told
Medical Council CEO alleged the doctor’s conduct was not clinically justified
How quick thinking saved lives after Army chaplain stabbed by teenage boy in Galway
Private Ciara Shanahan, Pte Dylan Geraghty and Cpl Daniel Padden describe their experience at Renmore Barracks during the attack on Fr Paul Murphy
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
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
Irish troops in Middle East forced to take shelter as air strikes continue
About 380 Irish troops are stationed in bases throughout the region
Speak to Ukraine’s drone operators before buying 300 French armoured vehicles
No doubt the Irish Defence Forces have been monitoring developments in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion
Defence Forces push back on women-only officer appointments, warning of ‘disharmony’
Diversity officer says creating appointments for women would increase numbers but may have consequences
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’
Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows as Ukraine waits for more support
Inside Politics: What Ukraine wants and needs is money and weapons to continue the war
New deal for Defence Forces, Imma squares up against OPW, and a major Garda raid
Early Edition with Andrew McNair: Today's top Irish Times stories
Year of the French part II: military co-operation with Paris makes sense for Government
Acquisition of long-range Caesar howitzer among deals made with France in face of increasing global threats
Ireland to buy hundreds of French armoured vehicles under military modernisation plan
Move will significantly expand capabilities of Irish Army to conduct on-island defence
Hutch family member jailed for six additional years over pipe bomb possession
Sammy Hutch, who has 103 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing an explosive device
Ireland to deepen partnerships with UK and France under new maritime security plan
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee expected to unveil new plan on Wednesday
Defence Forces to acquire mobile air traffic control tower for emergencies during EU presidency
Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits
The Next World War by Peter Apps: Cautious optimism - for those who can defend themselves
The Next World War – The New Age of Global Conflict and the Fight to Stop It
What happened to Jo Jo Dullard; dozens of dangerous incidents in the Defence Forces; and ideas for Pancake Tuesday
Early Edition with Andrew McNair: A selection of top stories to start your day
Defence Forces report almost 140 dangerous incidents involving troops in past two years
One injury reported from direct physical assault while another soldier hurt as a result of ‘unintentional aggressive behaviour’
Ireland should avail of EU loans for defence if scheme reopens, says Harris
State not ‘immune from the big threats’, says Tánaiste
Forty-five years after Stardust fire, family and emergency services attend memorial
Separate protest takes place over perceived lack of action on coroner’s ‘unlawful killings’ verdict
Army chaplain who forgave attacker awarded distinguished service medal
Three Defence Forces members also awarded for rapid response and bravery during attack on Father Paul Murphy
Taoiseach’s dismissal of Irish security concerns should worry us all
Ireland’s strategic vulnerability has been normalised to a dangerous extent
Naval Service to outsource ship maintenance due to technician shortage
Civilians from naval firm, most likely from outside State, will carry out almost all repairs and upkeep
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