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June
June 2024
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.
DefenceHigh Court rules order banning military from protest against defence cuts was unconstitutional
pdforraGroup representing Irish military personnel say they 'will not be silenced' by new defence law
the morning lead
Military group accuses Govt of 'ignoring' key report on new defence laws
The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 if brought into law will see significant changes to how the Irish Defence Forces function.
Simon Harris
'It was my kids' bedtime': Taoiseach says family homes 'out of bounds' after protest at his home
A group of protestors were at the Taoiseach’s home yesterday evening carrying anti-migration and anti-EU posters.
Dublin
Gardaí preparing major security operation to prevent violence during Europa League Final
The UEFA Europa League Final will take place in Dublin on Wednesday 22 May.
burglary gangThree Irish men arrested in Australia for alleged spree of 60 burglaries across Melbourne
April
April 2024
Rafah crossing
Reporting from Rafah: 'Khan Younis is not a city anymore - it is a home for ghosts'
Palestinians who spoke to us at the Rafah Crossing and at a refugee camp in Jordan all spoke of a need to go home.
Jordan
Cuts to UNRWA funding 'completely unacceptable', Martin says as he visits refugee camp
Martin and the Irish delegation toured an UNWRA-funded school and medical clinic at the site this morning.
Middle East
Martin says people of Gaza being 'punished collectively' as he visits Rafah crossing
The Tánaiste said he “cannot rationally come to any other conclusion” after seeing some of the aid items being refused entry into Gaza by Israel.
Ain't no GRAMcEntee asked GRA to 'reconsider' not inviting Harris to event ahead of her own refusal to attend
