Independent complaints process to be introduced for Defence Forces members
External Grievance System will deal with complaints of interpersonal nature from serving members
Defence Forces
Irish Times poll: Current model of neutrality backed by 63% of voters
Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll finds wealthier voters and women are most likely to support current model of neutrality
Houses evacuated after hillwalker takes home artillery shell
Military personnel and garda believed the shell may have been live and had the potential to cause significant damage
New €46m HQ and training centre to be built for Army Ranger Wing
The compound is said to include ‘kill house’ to allow soldiers to train for military operations such as hostage rescue missions
Ireland joins naval intelligence network amid increase in Russian ships in Irish-controlled waters
Simon Harris orders officials to speed up planned purchases of radar and sonar technology due to threat of Russian naval vessels in Irish-controlled waters
Battlegroup troops test out new technology for wider Defence Forces, including advanced night-vision goggles
New equipment, which includes night vision technology, body armour and weapons, was issued to the 172 Irish soldiers assigned to the rapid reaction force
Gardaí renew appeal for information on disappearance of Michael Gaine
Gardaí have not ruled out that Kerry farmer, who went missing three weeks ago, may still be alive
Russian Navy intelligence-gathering ship has now left Irish-controlled waters
The Defence Forces had been monitoring the Russian vessel for 36 hours
Catholic Church ‘greatly regrets’ seeking removal of Tricolour from Army veteran’s coffin
Priest at Kilkenny church asked that Irish flag be removed from coffin of Defence Forces veteran John Phelan
Russian intelligence ship located in Irish-controlled waters not responding to communication
The Viktor Leonov, monitored by the LÉ Samuel Beckett, has not revealed its purpose in Irish seas
Defence Forces chaplain hugs boy who stabbed him and says he is forgiven
Fr Paul Murphy addresses 17-year-old boy in court and says he hopes he will become a better person
300-strong Irish military ‘cyber command’ planned for defensive and offensive operations
New command to safeguard Irish military operations from cyber threats and may launch cyberattacks for ‘defensive purposes’
Army is called in to help in search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
Gardaí get military assistance as concerns grow that 56-year-old may have been victim of foul play
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 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
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