Diversity officer says creating appointments for women would increase numbers but may have consequences

Facility to be approved to provide ‘Nato proof’ space for discussions with foreign governments

Last publicly available recorded gift is for a €20 coffee voucher received by a garda in Tralee, Co Kerry, in July 2021

Up to €2 billion of military equipment to be purchased from France in coming years

New National Maritime Security Strategy calls for deeper co-operation with France and the UK

Acquisition of long-range Caesar howitzer among deals made with France in face of increasing global threats

The move will be outlined on Wednesday with the unveiling of the National Maritime Security Strategy

Move will significantly expand capabilities of Irish Army to conduct on-island defence

Testing this week follows previous pilot by UK authorities in 2025 which saw more than 7,500 faces analysed

Government ordering €600,000 of goods to give away to mark its leadership role in bloc from July

Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits

Thirteen local authorities cease using site or are reviewing use after non-consensual sexual images created by AI tool

Addiction causing women to engage in risky behaviour ‘including survival sex’ and ‘violent personal relationships’

Victim has tattoo on inside of right forearm depicting blue and white flag accompanied by the words ‘Ceol is Beatha’

An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones