The Irish Times

Political row over two docked Naval ships deepens

Minister denied two ships were docked over crew shortages, citing ‘maintenance’

Sun Jul 07 2019 - 21:12

Army Ranger Wing set for two-year UN mission to Mali

Elite unit will be sent to the world’s most dangerous UN mission

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 17:52

‘Wildly inaccurate’ claims about Defence Forces are dismissed

Briefing document for TDs says high staff turnover in the forces is ‘not unique to Ireland’

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 11:24

The Irish Times view on the Defence Forces: a stinging critique

A credible response is needed to the problems of falling numbers and declining morale

Thu May 30 2019 - 00:10

Net loss of 119 Defence Forces staff is largest for almost a decade

Overall fall comes despite recruitment drive for Army, Navy and Air Corps

Wed May 29 2019 - 00:14

No plans to ban marches with paramilitary trappings

Department of Justice cites freedom to march, however repugnant the message

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 00:48

Defence Forces to get extra money for purchases of new equipment

Defence spending next year will increase by €47.5m to almost €1b

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 20:06

Pay rise announced in effort to stop Defence Forces exodus

Staff representative body says personnel have been paying to leave in large numbers

Tue Oct 03 2017 - 20:10

Taoiseach plays down impact on Defence Forces as staff buy their way out

PD-Forra says short-term contracts driving sailors, airmen and soldiers to quit

Tue Oct 03 2017 - 17:36

Concerns grow at Defence Forces’ ability to ensure national security

Analysis: As challenges become more complex Defence Forces struggle to retain personnel

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 01:00

Heavy machine gun fire lands on Irish Golan base

Irish troops at Camp Ziouani forced to take cover during intense fighting

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 09:13

Irishman killed in Vietnam 50 years ago to be honoured Co Mayo

An estimated 30 Irishmen, serving with US forces, were killed in Vietnam war

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 09:34

Terrorist attack ‘possible but unlikely’, Taoiseach told

Threat in Ireland from Islamic State is assessed as ‘moderate’, according to Garda

Fri Jul 29 2016 - 18:13

Centenary of execution of Thomas Kent in 1916 marked

Family members lay wreaths where Kent shot following court martial for armed rebellion

Mon May 09 2016 - 21:52

Minister pledges continued support for Naval Service to ensure Ireland maintains sovereignty over maritime jurisdiction

Kehoe pays tribute to the Naval Service as six cadets receive their commissions at ceremony in Haulbowline

Fri Sept 06 2013 - 01:08