Air Corps

Taoiseach refuses Dáil debate on revelations

John McManus: Like some of the other peculiarities of Anglo-Irish relations, the logic – for both sides – of the air defence treaty-not-a-treaty trumps the spiteful instincts of even the pettiest of political minds

In the News podcast with Bernice Harrison

Tánaiste defends arrangements with British air force to protect Irish airspace

The agreement remains in place, despite concerns raised by ministers and military officers over the years

Ireland’s air defence agreement with the UK dates to the early days of the Cold War and remains in place today, despite legal concerns

The military does not make its own rules: responsibility for oversight lies with the Government

Two jets to be leased to fill gap caused by ongoing mechanical issues with Air Corps Learjet

Ireland ‘not set up’ to properly monitor such incidents, says Irish academic at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs

Chief of Staff faces scrutiny over claim he never experienced abuses exposed by Women of Honour

Efforts to keep track of the vessels hampered by lack of Naval Service personnel

Women of Honour review has recommended sweeping changes within the Defence Forces, from complaints to culture

Former aircraft mechanic Gavin Tobin alleges exposure to dangerous chemicals led to severe health issues

A PC-12 aircraft was being towed when it collided with the wing of a Casa maritime patrol aircraft

Senator Gerard Craughwell claims ‘secret arrangement’ allowing British intercept aircraft in Irish airspace ‘unconstitutional’

Charity supporting soldiers experiencing homelessness launches camouflage streetwear containing scannable QR-codes

Raco says Department of Defence ‘obsessed’ with recruiting new members at expense of stopping brain drain of experienced personnel

Military judge rules ‘specific details’ could affect ongoing court martial process of officer

A team of eight Defence Forces personnel is on its way to Lebanon to help determine how Pte Seán Rooney died

What I Do: Lauren Cusack, flight officer in the Irish Air Corps

Government should ‘draw a line’ under Democratic Republic of Congo mission, advise Defence Forces

Use of small aircraft to withdraw staff raises questions about Ireland’s long range transport capacity

Crew had flown to Democratic Republic of Congo to collect firearms from extracted army officers

Wildfires, as a result of human activity, could affect outcomes of domestic fires and car crashes

Minister for Defence will push for €500 million increase in military spending

Extracts from Search and Rescue – True Stories of Irish Air-Sea Rescues and the Loss of R116

Ceremony marks centenary of Baldonnel handover by RAF to Irish Air Service

Potential pilots must now only attain a minimum weight of 53kg to be safe

The matter is currently the subject of a military police investigation

Nature holds its breath as Charlie’s message of hope booms across the skies

Nine new pilots receive their wings at Casement Aerodrome event to mark centenary

Infants united with Irish parents after medics brought them to Ukraine’s western border

Inside Politics: Plans finalised today on alleviating impact of inflation and energy costs

Military representatives give commission’s reform and funding proposals cautious welcome

Forces ‘not equipped’ to deal with outside threats, Commission calls for 200% budget increase

Commission calls for much stronger navy, governance changes and removal of barriers to women’s progression

Report to recommend most far reaching reforms in Defence Forces history

Vessels are outside Irish territorial waters, therefore acting in line with maritime law

Unit would defend Ireland against cyberattacks and protect against poll interference

Former Defence Forces member denies being a member of terrorist group Islamic State