More than 6,000 modern body armour units to be acquired for Irish soldiers
Simon Harris says €16.5m contract in place to invest in protection of Defence Forces personnel
Defence Forces
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world
Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved
Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spending
Simon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence Forces
Tánaiste voices ‘deep disappointment’ over Seán Rooney case in meeting with Lebanese counterparts
Simon Harris says progress slow in prosecuting alleged killers of Irish soldier (24)
Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise
Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity
Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise
Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity
National Security Analysis Centre will no longer be a standalone agency under restructuring
Intelligence clearing house for government is to be wound down as an independent body and folded into a national security secretariat
Government to establish National Security Council
Taoiseach to chair group comprising Cabinet Ministers, Garda and Defence Forces chiefs and senior officials
From ready meals to air defence radar: How Irish aid to Ukraine has evolved
Government policy is that only non-lethal aid is provided, but the type of assistance has changed since the war began
Disused banks, pubs and equestrian centres could be used to house asylum seekers
Department of Integration wants to loosen rules about which types of property can be used for this purpose
Unionists are enjoying the pile-on over the Republic’s defence freeloading
Ireland is facing international criticism and it’s only natural that unionists want to join in. But incomprehension over support for neutrality is also a factor
Senior Irish general won’t take part in Ukraine security force talks, but will attend wider Paris forum
Chief of Staff travels to Paris where 30 nations are gathering for discussions on security
Irish soldier who died protecting others in Lebanon honoured with posthumous medal
It is the first time in the history of the State that an army private has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal
Law change allows for deployment of Irish special forces to Kyiv
Cabinet approves plans to amend legislation so only Government and Dáil approval is required to send more than 12 peacekeepers overseas
The Irish Times view on the end of the triple lock: reflecting a new reality
Ominous signs that the transatlantic security order is coming to an end, mean Ireland is faced with new questions
Neutrality fight beckons over proposal to modify ‘triple lock’ on overseas troop deployments
Tánaiste wants to scrap need for UN approval before Irish military can be sent abroad on peacekeeping missions
No strategy, ad hoc structures, mutual distrust: welcome to Ireland’s intelligence service
Ireland lacks single dedicated intelligence agency and Cabinet-level committee responsible for national security
Plans to base combat jets at Shannon airport at annual cost of €100m
Simon Harris says he is convinced of need to acquire combat jet aircraft to ‘deter and detect’ airborne threats as part of massive increase in defence spending
Ireland has ‘a lot of catching up to do’ on defence spending, says Simon Harris
Tánaiste ‘convinced’ of need for State to buy fighter jets amid proposals to triple defence budget
Costings sought for massive expansion of Irish military including purchase of fighter jets
Proposal to double Naval Service’s fleet and equip Army with modern armoured vehicles
What does the US siding with Russia mean for Irish neutrality?
In the new world order, where the US sides with Russia, Ireland no longer has the luxury of teetering between political and military neutrality
Quinlan family rejects Jadotville bravery medal while other soldiers are not recognised
The medal is being kept in the Military Archives for if the family’s position changes
Ireland will ‘say more, spend more and do more’ to help Ukraine, Martin says
Taoiseach said international rules-based order was only guarantor of Irish security
Ireland to donate air defence systems to Ukraine as war enters fourth year
Continued support for Ukraine ‘a necessity and not a choice’, Simon Harris to tell EU foreign ministers
Proposals to change triple lock potentially ‘very dangerous’ – Sinn Féin
Government insists plans will not infringe on Ireland’s military neutrality
Could Irish peacekeepers end up in Ukraine if EU is drawn in to protect a ceasefire?
Sending military personnel to Ukraine would present big challenges and could have implications for Ireland’s neutrality, say experts
‘Difficult berthing’: Naval service ship damaged in Cork Harbour during sea trials
LÉ Niamh suffered ‘minor’ damage during trials following a recent overhaul
Carroll-MacNeill backs US senator’s call for Ireland to increase spending on defence
US senator Jim Risch called on Ireland to increase spending to ensure protection of undersea cables
Defence Forces reservist settles High Court action over discharge
Settlement involved court making orders quashing discharge decision
It would take years to meet demand for documents at military abuse tribunal, department says
Scope of evidence-gathering narrows over practical concerns
Collins Barracks in Cork is set for €5m upgrade
Refurbishment of accommodation block built in about 1806 to include extensive work inside and out
Ireland’s lack of security strategy ‘indefensible’, veteran Garda intelligence officer says
Six-year delay in publishing strategy criticised ‘at a time of heightened global instability and risk’
Serving member of Defence Forces allowed to apply for judicial review over bullying and harassment
Hugh Farrell claims he was maltreated so badly he developed anxiety and depression
State may rely on executive privilege to prevent disclosure of secret UK air defence agreement
Senator Gerard Craughwell’s case aims to compel Government to reveal details of secret arrangement
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