Some Irish soldiers - often looking for more pay - have worked in private security in overseas countries while on leave
Department of Defence
Raco says move to prohibit specific officers from being members of union will breach fundamental rights
Department of Defence has agreed to pay some allowances but frustrations continue
National Risk Assessment also identifies possible threats from sabotage of undersea pipelines, terrorism and disease
Hiring private jet for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s overseas travel cost €300,000 over nine months
Much of the money has gone to Aeronautics Defence Industries which is owned by the Israeli state and manufactures lethal drones used in Gaza
Defence (Amendment) Bill would ban representatives from publicly commenting on the merits of a minister’s policy
Military management has briefed Government an estimated 540 will join this year, far lower than required
‘Multi-role vessel’ will have helicopter pad and ability to transport troops and vehicles overseas at short notice
Nature of neutrality has evolved significantly since 2022 Ukraine invasion with the process of change appearing to accelerate last year
Unlike many nations, Ireland currently has no defence attaches stationed abroad to represent the country on military issues
Advice came amid fears of repeat of ‘LÉ Aisling situation’, when an ex-Naval Service ship ended up in the hands of a Libyan warlord, documents indicate
Secretive Army Ranger Wing is getting a new name, more personnel and a revamped command structure
Triple Lock gives ‘great powers’ a veto over where State deploys peacekeeping troops, says Varadkar
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