Taoiseach’s dismissal of Irish security concerns should worry us all
Ireland’s strategic vulnerability has been normalised to a dangerous extent
Department of Defence
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
A young military apprentice died in Co Kildare 35 years ago. Now a tribunal is investigating his death
Oliver Mullaney (19) had been in the military for only 20 months at time of his death at Devoy Barracks in Naas
Ireland found in breach of European treaty over lack of Defence Forces overtime
Officer representatives say efforts to address additional pay with Government ‘refused point blank’
Ireland’s contributions to Ukraine ‘well below’ aid given by smaller EU states
Internal correspondence from top official acknowledges State has provided comparatively less help to Ukraine than other EU allies
Civilian courts have convicted 27 serving members of Defence Forces
There are 23 cases of current Defence Force members appearing before the civil courts
All households in Ireland to get emergency preparation booklet in coming weeks
Department of Defence body prepared the advice for handling extreme weather and other crises
As Ireland strengthens its military, one country and company gain the most
France and Thales likely to emerge as winners as US suppliers fall out of favour, but some Defence Forces insiders worry about lack of diversification
‘This is what failure looks like’: Why Ireland will fall years short of military targets
The Defence Forces will fall years short of plans to strengthen its numbers as global security threats change radically and rapidly
Prison guard involved in foiled 1988 escape attempt takes court action against Defence Forces complaints tribunal
Seán O’Brien is asking the High Court to quash the tribunal’s decision refusing him permission to make representations
Hybrid threats expected to increase during Ireland’s EU presidency, department warns
Officials brief Minister for Defence on ‘systemic, coercive behaviour directed by a state actor’
Triple-lock reforms are about ‘taking back sovereignty’, Helen McEntee says
Government moving ‘quickly’ on legislation to remove need for UN mandate for peacekeeping missions
Donohoe vetoed proposal to borrow €100m for military equipment under EU plan
Department of Defence believed there was agreement at ministerial adviser level for Ireland to seek money under EU loan scheme
Defence Forces has no rules of engagement for dealing with drones despite rising threat
Devices sighted in skies of Dublin Bay on night Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy landed in State
Move to avail of €100m EU loan for defence spending was blocked by Department of Finance
EU initiative allowed member states to tap €150 billion in long-term loans to increase their defence capabilities
Irish UN peacekeepers come under ‘small arms fire’ in south Lebanon
Shots from assault rifle struck armoured vehicle which held up under fire, with no injuries reported
Research programme to assess risk of sabotage and spying on Irish cables
Two-year programme a response to fears that Ireland’s maritime area will be subject to Russian sabotage
Simon Harris’s short time at Foreign Affairs: building bridges, less foreign travel - and a lot of press releases
‘On trade he’d get a better mark than on the pure foreign policy side of things’
Ireland may seek aid of French warship to boost security during EU presidency
State already investing in drone defences ahead of visits from ministers and heads of state next year
Record defence budget unveiled with 11% boost to military spending
Much of increased spend will go towards bolstering Defence Forces personnel
Ireland should work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
Leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit
New laws needed to tackle Russian ‘shadow-fleet’ threat, says Department of Defence official
Government to examine new legislation to address Russian dark-fleet vessels passing through Irish-controlled waters
‘World order is changing’: Department of Defence argued for substantial funding rise, Harris notes reveal
Department of Public Expenditure’s financial offer would see State’s military capabilities ‘go backwards’
Simon Harris proposed doubling defence spending as ‘step change urgently required’
Simon Harris wanted €3.4bn for radar, armoured vehicles, aircraft and surveillance equipment
The new IRB: a band of conspiracy theorists who have set up a parallel Irish ‘government’
This fringe group, drawn from the ranks of anti-lockdown protesters and business people laid low by the crash, have a cabinet, local co-ops and even a network of ‘courts’
Just one nurse left in Defence Forces after decision to let unit collapse
Outsourcing Army Nursing Service would be prohibitively expensive and less effective, official report had said
Air Corps had to pull out of show in England due ‘significant challenges’ for air traffic control
Shortage of trained controllers at Casement Aerodrome has led to plans for reduced-hours service for flights
Navy ship remains non-operational 15 months after acquisition
LÉ Gobnait has yet to be deployed in an operational role in Irish waters more than a year after arriving
Defence Forces pay levels rise in bid to retain staff amid ‘poaching’
Oireachtas committee hears retention of staff especially challenging in relation to air traffic controllers
Dozens of caravans parked on Curragh must leave, judge orders
Some caravans are close to Defence Forces firing ranges and have prevented training exercises
Expert group warned military air traffic control staffing issue would re-emerge
Report from four years ago recommended special payment to retain military air traffic controllers
Extra cash for Defence Forces instructors under new scheme
Minister for Defence set to announce new allowance for some 100 officer specialists
Irish businesses could gain from EU rearmament, say Government memos
Maritime, air and cyber cited as areas where opportunities may arise to collaborate in procurement
Sixteen EU states seeking budget exemption so they can boost defence spending
Germany and Poland among those seeking leeway on bloc’s rules limiting deficits
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