Mental health problems exacerbated by pandemic and school closures, say experts
Authorities now dealing with more school refusal cases since reopening earlier this year
Significant exchanges of fire possible following US killing of Qassem Suleimani in Iraq
Coast Guard withdraws in-shore rescue boats due to reported life-jacket malfunction
Minister denied two ships were docked over crew shortages, citing ‘maintenance’
Elite unit will be sent to the world’s most dangerous UN mission
Briefing document for TDs says high staff turnover in the forces is ‘not unique to Ireland’
A credible response is needed to the problems of falling numbers and declining morale
Overall fall comes despite recruitment drive for Army, Navy and Air Corps
Department of Justice cites freedom to march, however repugnant the message
Defence spending next year will increase by €47.5m to almost €1b
Staff representative body says personnel have been paying to leave in large numbers
PD-Forra says short-term contracts driving sailors, airmen and soldiers to quit
Analysis: As challenges become more complex Defence Forces struggle to retain personnel
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