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June
June 2024
Military and civilian justiceExplainer: How gardaí and the Defence Forces interact when a soldier is charged with a crime
Patrick O'DonovanGarda probe launched after Higher Education Minister witnesses dangerous driving in Limerick
Domestic Violence
Defence Forces begin investigation into why sailor was not dismissed after assault conviction
Petty Officer David O’Gorman of Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny has been convicted of assault charges relating to an incident where he attacked his former girlfriend.
tortured garda departmentDublin gardaí shake it off as Taylor Swift gigs declared an 'extraordinary event'
Cathal Crotty case
Soldier who attacked woman has been formally told he likely faces dismissal from the military
Cathal Crotty, an army Private, was brought before a senior officer today and told that the military were making preparations to deal with him.
Gagging OrderMilitary group accuses Tánaiste of ignoring Defence Bill concerns and causing low morale
Industrial Action
Aer Lingus pilots confirm they will begin work-to-rule from Wednesday 26 June
Union for the pilots IALPA has issued seven days’ notice to Aer Lingus management informing them that pilots will begin industrial action at a minute past midnight.
all to play for
500 votes 'could be the difference' between three candidates fighting for final Ireland South seat
Ireland South is expected to be decided later today.
Ireland South
Electricity is in the air at Nemo Rangers but we'd be shocked if anyone got elected anytime soon
Billy Kelleher is the closest to the quota of 114,761 – there is a slim chance he will be elected tonight.
ep24
Ireland's first MEP of 2024 elected as Fine Gael's Séan Kelly returned in Ireland South
It court take four more counts before his fellow sitting MEP, Billy Kelleher of Fianna Fáil, gets through.
Atlantic RescueRoyal Air Force assists Irish Coast Guard off the Cork coast this morning in rescue operation
TraffickingRevenue officers find €403,200 worth of cannabis in passenger's luggage in Dublin Airport
TraleeMurder trial hears how a father was stabbed multiple times in front of his children at a funeral
disinformationElection security expert tells of threats to family as Government regulators 'not doing enough'
Military mental health
Meet the team that helps Irish soldiers deal with the trauma of conflict zones
Lieutenant Colonel John Martin is the head of the Defence Forces’ Personnel Support Service that helps to manage mental health crises in the military.
May
May 2024
no I'm not guiltyTrump claims he is 'very innocent man' as he emerges from court after multiple guilty verdicts
Central Criminal CourtMurder trial of six people accused of murder in Tralee cemetery begins in Cork
prison system
Govt may reopen Curragh Camp Prison after 20 years as sources warn of overcrowding risks
There are plans also to remove Irish Army soldiers from protection duty at the high security Midlands Prison.
Recognising Palestine
Danger still high for Irish troops but no change to 'force posture' following Govt diplomatic move
Close to 350 Irish troops are deployed on peacekeeping duties in South Lebanon.
Behind The Scenes
The inside story behind the months of secret talks that led to Ireland recognising Palestine
We go behind the scenes to see the diplomatic efforts of Irish officials that brought Ireland to the point of recognising a Palestinian State.
South of the LitaniTánaiste visits Irish troops in Lebanon today and will meet Lebanese Government officials
How is it looking?New poll shows negligible change in party support but over half want more immigration controls
south lebanonTánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case
Sean Clancy
Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee
Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.
