Increasing number of foreign-born recruits joining Defence Forces
Trend mostly seen as a positive by military management, but can pose operational difficulties in relation to overseas service
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Defence Forces purchase of armoured vehicles wasted ‘millions in taxpayer funds’
Vehicles suffered frequent mechanical issues, and offer of donation to the Ukrainian Armed Forces was declined
OPW paid large Revenue settlement over renting properties to staff at below market rates
C&AG report also shows ‘loss of value’ from Defence Forces’ purchase of armoured vehicle fleet
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Ireland’s whack-a-mole approach to defence is profoundly concerning
A bigger defence budget tells us very little about whether Ireland is actually better defended, or what we are defending ourselves against
Defence Forces armoured vehicles went years without use
One vehicle was driven for just 2,100km over 14-year life but ran up more than €220,000 in maintenance and repair costs during that time
Irish people understand need for more defence spending, claims Harris
State faces significant defence and security challenges and ‘we must be ready to respond’, says Tánaiste
Soldiers’ rations cut, naval radar plan paused as Defence Forces ordered to save millions
Military sources say ‘all spending’ paused barring something that could prevent a ship going to sea
Ireland signs order with France to acquire €500m long-range military radar
Technology will ‘very significantly enhance Ireland’s ability to protect our skies’, Minister for Defence says
Bills on ending ‘triple lock’, e-scooters and citizenship will come before Dáil this term
The axing of the triple lock has become a clear demarcation line between the Government and Opposition parties
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‘There isn’t another job that will give you €42,000 a year with no degree or specific skills’
Defence Forces ups efforts at recruitment as students consider careers at Higher Options
Snipers and signal jammers: Inside the ‘most complex’ security operation for Trump’s Irish Open visit
Sources say securing the US president at golf resort in remote coastal location, with tens of thousands of spectators present, ‘a nightmare'
The Irish Times view on hybrid attacks in Europe: a new security order
These developments demand a full and frank public debate rather than decisions arrived at by drift
Russian ambassador not in position to ‘lecture’ Ireland over Ukraine war stance, says Taoiseach
State accused of ‘copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories’ after Yury Filatov summoned to meeting in wake of drone attack at German airport
British warship and ‘sub hunter’ helicopter deployed for EU meeting in Wicklow
Royal Navy ship was requested by Irish authorities to provide defence during the event
Neutrality and renewable energy could be Ireland’s best defence from Russia
State’s military weaknesses and vulnerabilities must be addressed
The Curragh is full of natural treasures. It needs safeguarding
The need for conservation measures on the Co Kildare plains has been recognised for 30 years
Nato chief calls for ‘conversation’ on usefulness of Irish neutrality in changing world
Neutrality an ‘important conversation to be had among the Irish people’, says US air force general Alexus Grynkewich
Government jet leaves Ireland for Daniel Kinahan extradition from Dubai
Kinahan (49) could be returned from UAE by Sunday, when he is expected to be brought directly to the Special Criminal Court
Triple-lock campaigners wish to stand by as Russia and others destroy peacekeeping – Martin
Taoiseach says model that State has supported for 60 years is likely to disappear
Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn
Move hailed by Coalition as ‘significant milestone’ in strengthening international defence engagement
Ireland’s first long-range military radar systems to be in place next year
France was selected months ago as Ireland’s preferred partner to deliver the programme
Seán Rooney’s family seek to examine ‘conduct’ of military investigation into soldier’s death
Reports from independent pathologist and ballistics expert being sought for upcoming inquest hearing
Defence Forces member has appeal for rape of fellow soldier dismissed
Kielan Mooney claimed the jury shouldn’t have heard the victim’s distressed 999 call
Defence Forces chief faces discovery requests over alleged sex assault and charge against corporal
Judge-led tribunal seeks records on separate cases for its inquiry into complaints of abuse
‘Significant’ car bomb linked to dissident republicans seized in Co Monaghan
Gardaí believe the device was being moved across the Border with the intention of using it in the North
Courts will decide on military deployments if triple lock is removed, Labour leader warns
Alternative to UN is ‘return to disorder, chaos and carnage of war’, Ivana Bacik tells MacGill summer school
Minister seeks to include Defence Forces in EU victims’ rights directive
Helen McEntee seeks ‘greater accountability’ following woman’s claims of abuse by officer and lack of information
State should target EU support to cover cost of keeping drug-smuggling ship, says Cork TD
MV Matthew sold for $1 after almost €17m spent on maintenance since law enforcement agencies seized vessel
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Basin in the shower as a water conservation trick
The water saved could be used for shaving or watering plants
Dáil summer recess begins with TD urging Mayo to end ‘75-year famine’ in football final
Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th
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