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
Russia
‘We knew that Ireland had a housing problem, but we did not know the extent of it before we came’
Daria Bilyk and her husband Nikita moved to Ireland from Russia in 2021
Ireland enjoys benefits of Nato without downsides, says US envoy to military alliance
Europe is ‘Washington’s fourth priority’, behind the US itself, the western hemisphere and the Pacific
Dublin-based firms are also part of the military complex
There’s been strangely little talk of the fact that Dublin is the European home of several increasingly militarised technologies
Caolan Robertson: From noted propagandist to pro-Ukraine ‘gonzo journalist’ with 1m followers
Pro-Ukraine journalist from Kilkenny who made waves over Aughinish Alumina reflects vast change in consumption of news
Using the OSCE to act creatively and urgently to end conflict in Ukraine
Organisation offers way to promote new forms of co-operation
António Costa should represent EU in future Ukraine peace talks, Martin says
Necessary for EU to open a ‘direct’ line of contact to Kremlin, European Council president says
How significant was Ukraine’s drone attack on Moscow?
Strikes deep inside Russia will have psychological impact, bringing consequences of war closer to ordinary Russians
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia
Long-range drone attack leaves oil refinery on fire and forces evacuation of Russia’s biggest airport
What happens Ireland’s petrol and diesel prices and energy costs after US-Iran peace deal?
Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely
A possible solution to the Aughinish Alumina problem
The Irish Government has become complicit in feeding the Russian military complex
Europe must push Putin on to hard shoulder rather than giving him an off-ramp
Though diplomacy has continued, there has been no sense of urgency
‘Big implications’ for Ireland if alumina exports linked to Russian arms, Minister warns
‘Action will have to be taken’ if a Department of Enterprise investigation finds that Aughinish Alumina exports are being used to make weapons for the Russian military, Peter Burke says
Taliban’s growing partnership with Russia could have significant consequences
Russia has signed a military agreement with Afghanistan that could allow Moscow to extend its influence and shape regional security
Talking to Russia about ending the war in Ukraine
Ireland’s EU presidency could be pivotal in finding a solution to this conflict
Ken Early: US opening win will ease Pochettino’s fears of a potential home World Cup fiasco
Paraguay drubbing raises the question, can the US break football?
Russian frigate reportedly fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel
Incident comes after UK seized a Russia-linked oil tanker, the Smyrtos, off the coast of the Isle of Wight
UK places new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet, illegal finance networks
Move comes days after British troops seized a Russian vessel in the English Channel for the first time
Resolving the Ukraine war
Europe has been open to discussion with Russia, but Putin has been unwilling to agree a framework
Ten killed and 1,000-year-old monastery damaged in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine
Strike on Unesco-listed complex ‘one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture to date’, says Zelenskiy
Two found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on car and properties linked to Starmer
Jury heard three men offered payment to set fire to car and two houses linked to UK PM by Russian-speaking figure named El Money
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
Vessel will be held and monitored off the south coast of England as investigations continue
Russian author Jana Bakunina: ‘In the West, people don’t know what it’s like to be absolutely helpless’
The exiled Russian writer, who is coming to Dalkey Book Festival next week, talks about the ‘inner emigration’ of her friends under Putin and how even her father accepted regime propaganda
‘Nothing works’: Russians react as intelligence services shut down the internet
Interruptions have made one of the most online-savvy nations in the world resort to cash, paper maps and pet cams
Western Europeans won the lottery of life. But this is changing, culturally and economically
Europe, one of the most impressive cultural enterprises of the past few hundred years, is at a crossroads
Where do parties stand on Aughinish Alumina and links to Russian military supply chain?
Three months on from revelations and there is no clear response to deeply uncomfortable situation around Co Limerick plant
Europe must end its juvenile taboo against talking to Russia
Worldview: Preparing to bring Russia back in from the cold does not mean capitulating to Putin’s interests
Do we really want to stop Intel trading with its sister plant in Israel?
Ireland's Government doesn’t have the luxury of ignoring the real world consequences of its actions
Ireland must make harder choices on Ukraine
Reader questions neutrality policy and criticises continued alumina exports to Russia
Moscow car bomb ‘kills Russian ammunition supplies chief’
A second car bomb was reportedly discovered and blown up by authorities in southwest Moscow
Irish Government fights rearguard action in EU amid push for Aughinish Alumina sanctions
Irish officials say sanctions would disrupt supply of raw material to European industry
EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief says European Commission trusts Irish investigation of Aughinish Alumina
Kaja Kallas in Dublin for talks ahead of Irish European Union presidency
Russia sanctions having an impact, top Irish diplomat says amid Aughinish Alumina pressure
Estonian foreign minister has called for a ban on alumina exports, like those from Limerick, to be included in next round of EU sanctions
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