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July
July 2024
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
borderless crime
Some people being trafficked into Ireland have had limbs disfigured by gangs, Harris says
Commissioner Drew Harris and his PSNI counterpart Chief Constable Jon Boutcher were speaking at a conference in Cork into human trafficking.
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.
