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
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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
A free Dáil vote on the triple lock is imperative
Removing this vital mandate will undermine our highly respected and supported neutrality
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
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
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval today
Removal of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Ireland should cherish its role in UN peacekeeping missions
Why would we step away from a well-respected commitment to helping those less fortunate?
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
Over 300 people come forward with information on Defence Forces allegations
More than 300 witnesses have come forward for tribunal arising out of ‘Women of Honour’ allegations
Women of Honour to challenge Minister’s decision not to financially assist group in tribunal
Tribunal to examine allegations of widespread abuse and misconduct in Defence Forces made by group of women veterans
Government plans to end triple lock within weeks
Under new proposal, UN Security Council approval would no longer be required for overseas deployment of Irish troops
Returning Irish troops tell of ‘extremely challenging’ mission in Lebanon
About 160 troops from 127th Infantry Battalion return home from six-month deployment with Unifil
Names of Defence Forces officers involved in sensitive operations published online
Several officers within Naval Service raise concerns that publication of list could be compromising
Shotguns, helicopters and ‘airburst’ ammunition to guard against rogue drones during EU presidency
Defence Forces details ‘layered’ security against potential drone incursions during EU presidency and in operations at home and abroad
Drone wars: Irish Defence Forces watching the skies as EU presidency set to begin
Lessons learned from Ukraine and Middle East are informing Ireland’s strategy for developing defence systems
McEntee expresses ‘deep regret’ over non-renewal of EU Mediterranean naval mission
Operation Irini, mandated by UN Security Council, focused on enforcing an arms embargo on Libya
‘It was embarrassing for them’: Irish Army crew beats US military teams at their own game
Defence Forces member says team ‘never expected to win’ armoured-vehicle category of Sullivan Cup
Robots in the military: how the Defence Forces is using AI to cover shortfalls in resources and personnel
Technology is being deployed by Irish military to detect threats to key underwater cables and monitor Russian ‘shadow-fleet’ vessels
New Army vehicles under French deal can automatically target perceived threats using AI
According to experts, these systems can also be configured to fire automatically without human input
Government accused of ‘stroke’ over retrospective use of force rules for Defence Forces
Sinn Féin accuses Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan of trying to ‘make legal’ remarks made during fuel protests
Cartels likely to see remote corners of Ireland as access route to Europe, says senior garda
Force appeals for local vigilance along Ireland’s coastlines as smugglers seek alternative ways to Continent
State spending €128m on helicopters that cannot lift groups of soldiers, committee told
Departmend of Defence official says priority for H145 aircraft was training and capacity
Army bomb squad called in after suspicious device found in Donegal
‘Controlled explosion’ carried out on object, which appeared ‘discarded’
Cork man on weapons charges will not face trial at Special Criminal Court
Paul Sheehan (46) of Elm Drive, Shamrock Lawn, Douglas back in court on further charges
Is it time to review how Garda drivers are licensed?
Concerns raised over use of personal driving licences in official duties
Defence Forces have been called in to confront citizens since early days of the State
Troops deployed numerous times to streets and prisons to deal with disorder and violence
Investor qualms ease on weapons makers as global conflicts rise
Will the State’s sovereign wealth fund follow Germany’s example as defence spending rises?
Ex-soldier (60) who harassed ‘very vulnerable’ woman for months is given suspended sentence
Man followed victim, who had emerged from abusive marriage, to her home, shops and children’s schools
Daniel Kinahan trial in Ireland poses ‘unprecedented’ security concerns
Cartel leader arrested by Dubai police on behalf of Ireland after warrant sent to UAE last week
Misinformation becomes a tool of protest and an erosion of trust in our society
Artificial intelligence stokes rumour mill and fuels the spread of false information
Jim Gavin says presidential campaign was ‘tough’ on family
Former Fianna Fáil candidate rules out future election bids following experience in short-lived race
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
Will farmers now also stand in solidarity with PAYE workers?
If we are serious about fairness, then this imbalance deserves scrutiny
‘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’
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‘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
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