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<p>In a submission to chairperson Ms Justice Ann Power, a solicitor for the Defence Forces Justice Alliance said there was a risk the tribunal would 'not sufficiently serve the public interest and may instead represent a further misuse of public resources and funds'.</p>

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Defence Forces risks 'not serving public interest' and wasting taxpayer's money

Way abuse is defined is one of the main issues concerning survivors of Defence Forces mistreatment and other abuses

<p>Micheál Martin: 'It is clear, in light of the worsened security situation in Europe and significant changes in the nature of the security challenges we and our partners face, that accelerated and increased investment in the State’s security and defence services will be required in the coming period.' Photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie</p>

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Cyber warfare 'biggest threat' as Europe takes Ireland to court over terror law failures

<p>The LÉ James Joyce. The new sonar capability will be used on Naval vessels to monitor activities in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. File picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Government signs new sonar contract to enhance maritime security

Defence Forces taking part in EU missions without triple lock 'could breach neutrality'

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Defence Forces taking part in EU missions without triple lock 'could breach neutrality'

Long-neglected Naval Service strength 'starts to creep up'

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Long-neglected Naval Service strength 'starts to creep up'

Tánaiste to seek Cabinet approval on bonus scheme to keep specialists in air corps

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Tánaiste to seek Cabinet approval on bonus scheme to keep specialists in air corps

Charity offers counselling to Irish soldiers who have endured the ‘horror’ of war in Ukraine

Charity offers counselling to Irish soldiers who have endured the ‘horror’ of war in Ukraine

Former Irish Defence Forces personnel are receiving counselling for PTSD from the Organisation for National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE)

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Cadet commissioning ceremony

Simon Harris was lobbied by arms industry, FoI records show

The Irish Defence and Security Association, whose members include Lockheed Martin, lobbied for development of Ireland's 'defence industry strategy'

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Drugs seizure on cargo ship

Crews 'expendable' in massive cocaine smuggling operation, court hears

A retired Ukrainian fisherman was told he would earn €5k but claimed he did not know it was a drug-trafficking plot for a major organised crime group

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Drugs seizure on cargo ship

MV Matthew crew 'terrified' amid chaos of cocaine trafficking operation, court hears

Special Criminal Court hears of activity on board the ship in the hours before Irish Army Rangers stormed it, bringing the criminal operation to a sudden and dramatic end

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

30 years of Women in the Irish army

Defence Forces abuse survivors want 'abuse of rank and power' included in tribunal terms

Review noted 80% of harassment of male and female personnel was perpetrated by one or more members of a higher rank to the victim

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Private Sean Rooney inquest

Mother of slain Irish soldier Sean Rooney permitted to sue United Nations

Natasha Rooney has been granted leave to serve proceedings on the UN over her son’s 2022 killing in Lebanon

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Irish peacekeepers ‘safe and well’ after shots fired close to patrol in Lebanon

Irish peacekeepers ‘safe and well’ after shots fired close to patrol in Lebanon

The Irish Defence Forces said they have received reports that a number of shots were fired in the area of a joint Irish United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol close to the Blue Line

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Ireland to rely on foreign navies for undersea threat detection until 2027, says Tánaiste

Ireland to rely on foreign navies for undersea threat detection until 2027, says Tánaiste

Sonar upgrade delay leaves Navy dependent on NATO and allies to monitor undersea activity near critical cables

Tue, 27 May, 2025

'Ireland needs fresh strategy to protect its extensive maritime area'

'Ireland needs fresh strategy to protect its extensive maritime area'

Valentia Island symposium highlighted some of the challenges — not least that Ireland's maritime area is seven times the size of its landmass

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Review of the 125th Infantry Battalion

Bill to scrap UN approval on sending troops overseas to begin pre-legislative scrutiny

The Government has said that the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, which includes Russia, should not have a veto over a decision of a nation on where its troops can go

Mon, 26 May, 2025

East Cork naval personnel 'will be left high and dry' if commuter boat service is cut

East Cork naval personnel 'will be left high and dry' if commuter boat service is cut

PDForra conference hears fears about future of Cobh-Haulbowline launch serving garrison staff who live in East Cork

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Spouses of Defence Forces personnel now eligible for €1.50 weekly cross-border health cover

Spouses of Defence Forces personnel now eligible for €1.50 weekly cross-border health cover

The expanded PDForra-run healthcare scheme now includes partners and spouses of serving members, improving access to faster care

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Gaps in Defence Forces personnel threatens Ireland's ability to respond to security risks, conference told

Gaps in Defence Forces personnel threatens Ireland's ability to respond to security risks, conference told

Brigadier General Rossa Mulcahy told delegates the Defence Forces is working to recruit and retain highly-trained personnel

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Simon Harris says improving recruitment and retention in Defence Forces one of his 'most important priorities'

Simon Harris says improving recruitment and retention in Defence Forces one of his 'most important priorities'

PDForra calls for 'root-and-branch review of basic pay and duty money' for Defence Forces personnel

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon

Ireland to extend peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for 12 months — Tánaiste

Simon Harris to confirm plans at PDFORRA Conference and recommit to justice for Private Seán Rooney’s family

Tue, 13 May, 2025

1/4/2018. 1916 Easter Rising Commemorations

PDForra to push for halt to exodus of skilled technicians from Defence Forces

Conference in Killarney is expected to urge Government to set up a special review body 'as a matter of urgency' to halt the exodus

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Defence Forces get locked in to defending nation of Berylia in cyberwarfare game

Defence Forces get locked in to defending nation of Berylia in cyberwarfare game

Another AI-generated image shows a selection of media visiting the war’s frontlines as guests of the Berylian administration, which is on a charm offensive as part of its ambitions to join the EU

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Fianna Fail's 1916 commemoration

Martin: Ireland is less protected by geography in today's world

Tánaiste Simon Harris made similar comments at the same event as he raised the contested and complex nature of the current global security environment

Tue, 06 May, 2025

'I thank God every day it was me', says army priest who was stabbed in Galway

'I thank God every day it was me', says army priest who was stabbed in Galway

Fr Paul Murphy's attacker, a now 17-year-old, has been sentenced to ten years detention with the final two years suspended

Sun, 04 May, 2025

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Irish waters may be a 'choke point' in terms of vulnerability of subsea cables

Around 11 fibre optic cables connecting North America to Europe pass through or near Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone which stretches over 200 nautical miles off the south west and west coast

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

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Defence Forces faces rising cyber risks, according to new strategy

The deployment of the Defence Forces’ Cyber Defence Strategy is hampered by staffing issues, however

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Defence Forces bring in independent grievance process for recruits

Defence Forces bring in independent grievance process for recruits

Serving members will now be able to make complaints regarding inappropriate behaviour, without having to take such complaints to their immediate superiors

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

123rd Infantry Battalion Deployment Mission Readiness Exercise

Gardaí search for potentially live shell missing from Glen of Imaal firing range 'danger area'

Member of the public spotted an 84mm illumination round partially buried in the ground — but when gardaí searched the area, the potentially hazardous round could not be found

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Department's military law report in wake of soldier's trial for assault on Natasha O’Brien costs €130k

Department's military law report in wake of soldier's trial for assault on Natasha O’Brien costs €130k

At the time of Cathal Crotty’s initial trial there had been 68 serving members of the Defence Forces who had been either convicted of a serious crime in the three years preceding or who were at that time before the courts

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

18/3/2010. Army Rangers Exercises

Elite army unit set to get new headquarters and training centre following delay

Proposal for construction of Army Ranger Wing facility at the Curragh to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Michael Gaine — Gardaí have not indicated foul play 'as of yet'

Michael Gaine — Gardaí have not indicated foul play 'as of yet'

At AGSI conference, justice minister Jim O'Callaghan appeals for information about farmer last seen in Kenmare Centra on March 20

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Defence Forces ombudsman highlights poor communication and rising officer complaints in 2024 report

Defence Forces ombudsman highlights poor communication and rising officer complaints in 2024 report

Alan Mahon’s annual report reveals sharp increases in direct complaints from officers and issues around internal communication

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Senator calls for Defence Forces to tackle wildfires

Senator calls for Defence Forces to tackle wildfires

Discarding a cigarette or dumping barbeque coals in national parks and nature reserves, coastal sand dunes, mountains and upland areas, forests, meadows and urban parks can have devastating impact

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Priest says 'I forgive you' in court to juvenile who stabbed him seven times

Priest says 'I forgive you' in court to juvenile who stabbed him seven times

'As a man of faith, I am in the business of forgiveness,' army chaplain tells teenager radicalised by online Islamist propaganda

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Distressed boy's knife attack on chaplain fuelled by online radicalisation

Distressed boy's knife attack on chaplain fuelled by online radicalisation

Youth had content on his devices and notebooks about the Islamic State terror group, including beheadings

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Ireland's first national security watchdog begins his term in office

Ireland's first national security watchdog begins his term in office

As the Independent Examiner of Security Legislation, former Court of Appeal president George Birmingham will have a budget this year of €1.55m to fulfil a wide range of responsibilities

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Irish troop deployments

Cross-party group launches Irish Neutrality League campaign to defend Ireland's triple lock

'The biggest obstacle to Ireland taking part in peacekeeping missions has been the neglect of the Defence Forces' said Sinn Féín TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Air Corps new C295 aircraft

New Defence Forces airplane spent 40% of last year in Spain

Asked about the more than four-month period in Spain, the Defence Forces said the plane was undergoing scheduled maintenance

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

National emergency exercise estimates six-month repair time for gas line from Britain

National emergency exercise estimates six-month repair time for gas line from Britain

Operation Cathal took place last December

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

'Storm Éowyn should warn us about threat to Ireland's gas pipelines and electric cables'

'Storm Éowyn should warn us about threat to Ireland's gas pipelines and electric cables'

The warning came ahead of Monday's special report in the 'Irish Examiner' about threats to Ireland's subsea cables and pipelines

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Defence Forces' survey aims to improve people’s working experience

Defence Forces' survey aims to improve people’s working experience

Military personnel requested on a voluntary basis to fill out questionnaire on morale and culture within the organisation

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Elaine Loughlin: Ireland is dangerously exposed to sabotage beneath the sea — and we’re not ready

S Elaine Loughlin: Ireland is dangerously exposed to sabotage beneath the sea — and we’re not ready

Ireland’s seabed carries our data, power and gas — but political inaction leaves us dangerously open to attack

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Cadet commissioning ceremony

Extent of Irish military cooperation with UK revealed

British parliamentary under-secretary of state for defence Luke Pollard said both countries continue to strengthen their defence ties under a 2015 Memorandum of Understanding

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon

Government to buy 6,000 modern body armour units for Irish soldiers

The new body armour system, designed in-house by a Defence Forces team, is expected to provide greater protection against ballistics and fragmentation

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Government Trade Forum

Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Irish soldier death

The Tánaiste has said he has received assurance from the Lebanese government over concerns around securing justice after the death of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Foreign-born personnel provide Defence Forces with added expertise

Foreign-born personnel provide Defence Forces with added expertise

The multiplicity of languages spoken by many of the foreign-born recruits provides the Defence Forces with major advantages

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Tánaiste to highlight case of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon

Tánaiste to highlight case of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon

Mr Harris is also expected to thank the Defence Forces personnel for their "commitment to maintaining peace in the region" and is expected to announce increased funding for local community projects.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Ripping right past the password

New Defence Forces role key to expanding cyber capabilities

The Department of Defence has advertised for a Defence Forces civilian cyber defence lead

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Irish Neutrality League to protest triple lock changes upon relaunch

Irish Neutrality League to protest triple lock changes upon relaunch

Opposition sources said that they believed that a combined effort would send a stronger message than individual parties opposing the Government

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025