Alumina made in Aughinish, Co Limerick is exported to smelters that sell aluminium to a trader supplying Russian arms manufacturers, an investigation has found. The project analysed confidential documents, customs data and transport records along with satellite imagery and financial records, to trace the passage of materials from Guinea and Brazil, through Ireland, and on to Russian smelters.

From ‘token navy’ to sub-hunters: The plans to transform the Irish Naval Service into a modern military force

Private jet hired by Ice agency also stopped on its return journey to Arizona

Existing laws will be updated to give the service ‘clearly defined statutory powers at sea to counter threats in our maritime domain’

Incident happened in poor weather while aircraft was conducting training exercises at Casement Aerodrome in west Dublin

Detective removed from duties for more than three years after he gave bike from a station to older man in his community

Private Ciara Shanahan, Pte Dylan Geraghty and Cpl Daniel Padden describe their experience at Renmore Barracks during the attack on Fr Paul Murphy

Cards will have information on accessing mental health resources although jurors do not receive payment or counselling

Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces

About 380 Irish troops are stationed in bases throughout the region

More than €700,000-worth of cannabis and cocaine was found, along with cash sums in euro and sterling

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