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September
September 2024
the morning lead
Head of Garda National Immigration Bureau: There'll be a 'significant' increase in deportations
Detective Chief Superintendent Aidan Minnock sat down with The Journal for a rare interview.
Guess who's back
Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic
Sources have said that Russian naval exercises are planned to take place in the coming weeks.
National Security
Carroll MacNeill says visit to European/Russian border confirms need for increased Defence spend
Minister for State for Defence and European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has returned after visits to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania and viewing the Russian border.
Analysis
Friends with benefits? Ireland moves closer to NATO as alliance looks to protect Atlantic flank
This week The Journal travelled to Brussels for briefings and meetings with sources at NATO and other organisations.
the morning lead
'Not how navies work': Head of naval operations hits out at 'incorrect' reports on status of ships
Captain Darragh Kirwan the head of Naval Service Operations Command and his colleague Commander Eoin Smith spoke to The Journal.
August
August 2024
military kit
Ireland talking directly to other governments to quicken pace of buying military hardware
It’s part of promised modernisation of the Defence Forces and its capabilities.
bomb site solutions
'Four generations have lived here': How Irish funding for prefabs is letting Ukrainians go home
The Irish government has given money to fund a programme of building prefabs for displaced Ukrainians so they can return home.
CastlegarGardaí probe shooting incident and fire in Galway city believed to be linked to ongoing feud
WhistleblowerBritish diplomat based in Dublin resigns in protest at sales of arms to Israel by UK companies
Ukraine and the Curragh
Lessons from the frontline of the war in Ukraine are changing Irish Army artillery tactics
Artillery had fallen out of fashion but the Ukraine War has put it front and centre once again.
Defence Forces
Teenager arrested after army chaplain injured in 'horrifying' stabbing at Galway barracks
It’s understood that a soldier on guard duty fired warning shots before restraining the youth.
portlaoise prisonPortlaoise Prison overdose probe focused on opioid style drug smuggled in by short release prisoner
Peacekeepers
Tánaiste writes to UN to express 'extreme concern' at airstrike that damaged Irish army vehicles
Two Irish military vehicles were damaged in the incident on Saturday night when an apparent airstrike on a village narrowly missed the armoured cars.
Lebanon
Video shows moment of suspected 'Israeli airstrike' on Lebanese village as Irish troops drive past
It is understood six Irish troops were in a two vehicle convoy along with two Polish colleagues hit in the strike.
UNIFIL
Irish peacekeeper convoy struck during an airstrike bombing in south Lebanon
A spokesman with the Irish Defence Forces has confirmed that no personnel were injured in the incident.
Search and Rescue
Uncertainty over future of Coast Guard jobs as helicopter crews transition to new operator
The Irish Coast Guard is operated by CHC Helicopters at present but a new contract has been awarded to Bristow.
calling the fires
Military using simulators to prepare troops for dangerous peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
The Journal went to the Curragh Camp today to visit the Artillery School and the Cavalry Corps training facility to see the new kit in action.
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.
