Acquisition of long-range Caesar howitzer among deals made with France in face of increasing global threats

The move will be outlined on Wednesday with the unveiling of the National Maritime Security Strategy

Move will significantly expand capabilities of Irish Army to conduct on-island defence

Testing this week follows previous pilot by UK authorities in 2025 which saw more than 7,500 faces analysed

Government ordering €600,000 of goods to give away to mark its leadership role in bloc from July

Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits

Thirteen local authorities cease using site or are reviewing use after non-consensual sexual images created by AI tool

Addiction causing women to engage in risky behaviour ‘including survival sex’ and ‘violent personal relationships’

Victim has tattoo on inside of right forearm depicting blue and white flag accompanied by the words ‘Ceol is Beatha’

An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones

Companies, among 19 in Europe that produce necessary parts, say they take steps to prevent downstream supply

Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters

Russian aggression has raised the possibility of Ireland becoming strategically important to London

Private jet that landed in Co Clare while travelling to Egypt is latest of six aircraft to do so in last year

Civilians from naval firm, most likely from outside State, will carry out almost all repairs and upkeep