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August
August 2024
Sheila DunneWoman charged with dangerous driving causing death of woman in February crash near Glanmire
County WestmeathGardaí seize gun and ammunition as part of investigation into violent feud in Mullingar
Ulster and Coolock says noCoolock Says No banner greeted with anger at anti-migrant protest after Belfast loyalist march
July
July 2024
Green BarracksThe military are spending €355m on a major building programme to decarbonise the Defence estate
Ukraine War
Defence Forces members deliver 30 Irish vehicles to Ukraine after 3,600km journey across Europe
Ireland has also sent demining equipment and provided training to the Ukrainian Army.
New defence law
President signs controversial Defence legislation into law following Council of State meeting
The statement went onto say that his decision to make the legislation law does not close off an avenue to challenge the Defence Amendment Act in court.
Defence controversyMicheál Martin: 'No issue' with President convening Council of State over Defence bill
the fluMinister for health announces expanded flu vaccination programme to ease 'burden' on hospitals
election fall outSinn Fein 'lost the trust' of its supporters in referendums and elections, McDonald believes
economic crimeGardaí arrest three men in probe into €90,000 ATM fraud at locations across Meath and Dublin
Clonmel'Accidental death' verdict in inquest into deaths of four young people on way to Leaving Cert event
Doonbeg
Airspace off Clare to be closed to test high-tech military spec drones
A-techsyn is a firm that manufacturers the unmanned aircraft at their factory in Shannon Co Clare and are testing drones for the Naval Service and ecological studies.
Four CourtsCourt of Appeal hears claims garda not 'given adequate reasons' for his suspension from duty
Air policing dealState loses High Court action to block Senator's case over 'secret RAF air policing deal'
cathal crotty
Cathal Crotty, convicted of attack on Natasha O’Brien, to be discharged from Defence Forces
Crotty, from Clare but serving at Private rank in Sarsfield’s Barracks Limerick, was convicted of an unprovoked attack on Limerick woman Natasha O’Brien.
the morning lead
Concerns raised over 'dangerous' lack of training for operational firefighting officers
The dispute centres around the courses for the firefighters tasked with leading teams at incidents.
peace keepers
Ireland preparing plans to evacuate Irish troops from South Lebanon 'should the need arise'
The Tánaiste said the threat of an Israeli invasion and activity by Hezbollah has initiated contingency planning.
Chief of DefenceCabinet expected to approve move to revamp senior Defence command and control structures
Irish Defence Forces
Gardaí plan 'no further action' in 26 abuse investigations arising from Women of Honour review
Gardaí are investigating a further tranche of fewer than 10 cases, some of them historical.
June
June 2024
KerryCastleisland community 'numb' and 'in shock' as man who died in overnight assault named locally
military disciplineDefence Forces members facing sex assault charges to be placed on 'local leave' - Tánaiste
Luis Eduardo
'I put the dog in a sleeper hold': Limerick man on protecting children from crazed pitbull
Luis Eduardo told The Journal that he feared for the life of children in the area at the attack took place shortly after 6pm.
military convictionsTánaiste: 68 Defence Forces members convicted or currently charged with criminal offences
