Army can’t tell if foreign-born recruits came without passports
The Defence Forces are “unaware ” how many, if any, of their foreign-born recent recruits came to Ireland…
Why buy expensive French tanks when what we need is cheap Irish drones? – The Irish Times
The next time the Defence Forces’ plan to buy €1 billion worth of armoured vehicles from France comes…
A change of flag for Irish troops in Lebanon: What will loss of UN mandate mean for Defence Forces? – The Irish Times
After decades attempting to keep the peace along what’s known as “the Blue Line”, United Nations troops are…
Instead of wasting money, let’s draw up a defence plan Ireland needs and can deliver – The Irish Times
Sir, – Let’s not repeat the mistake of throwing money at the wrong answer to the wrong question.…
Most Defence Forces personnel fear mental health disclosure could harm careers, study finds – The Irish Times
The Defence Forces deputy chief of staff support has said he did “not accept” research presented to an…
Triple lock Bill passes Dáil vote amid Opposition anger over curtailed debate – The Irish Times
The Government has won a Dáil vote on legislation to remove the triple lock, a change that would…
Defence Forces facing ‘looming retention crisis’ over removal of supplementary pension
The Defence Forces is facing a “looming retention crisis” over changes made for new recruits in 2013, which…
Four arrested and apartment complex evacuated after viable pipe bombs found during garda search
FOUR PEOPLE HAVE been arrested after An Garda Síochána seized two viable pipe bombs while carrying out a search…
Haughey ‘quietly intervened’ while gravely ill to increase naval funding, ex-chief says – The Irish Times
The former chief of the Irish Naval Service has said he believes former taoiseach Charles Haughey “quietly intervened”…
LIVE Schools shut and hospital services hit as mass public sector strike begins – Irish Examiner
LIVE Schools shut and hospital services hit as mass public sector strike begins Irish ExaminerIraola has ‘100% trust’ in…
Helen McEntee admits end of peacekeeping mission in Lebanon will likely lead to exodus from Defence Forces
Defence minister Helen McEntee has admitted there will likely be an exodus from the Defence Forces once the…
Budget 2027: €108m rise in mental health funding to include six more ‘solace cafes’
The budget will see the funding of six new crisis ‘Solace’ cafes to bring the total to 15…