Vehicles will transform Army from mostly peacekeeping force to military capable of limited conventional war fighting

Purchasing gaffes, malfunctioning machine guns and planes too big for hangars show the Defence Forces has a lot to learn

Possible quotas for Aughinish exports to Russia considered by Brussels officials

Measures cutting Aughinish Alumina’s exports to Russia not included in draft of EU’s next round of economic sanctions targeting Moscow

Lebanon mission due to wind down early next year, ending five decades of Ireland’s presence in the region

Ninety-four people from United States sought protection here last year, up from 22 the year before

Trend mostly seen as a positive by military management, but can pose operational difficulties in relation to overseas service

Taoiseach, Cabinet Ministers and MEPs contacted by Russian-owned plant in Co Limerick

Vehicles suffered frequent mechanical issues, and offer of donation to the Ukrainian Armed Forces was declined

C&AG report also shows ‘loss of value’ from Defence Forces’ purchase of armoured vehicle fleet

Problems at Buckingham Village extend to common areas, including pitch-dark hallways and various obstructions

The north inner city flat complex has had more warning notices in recent years than any other development in Dublin

Aircraft cost roughly €79,000 per hour of operations in the last three years of its use

One vehicle was driven for just 2,100km over 14-year life but ran up more than €220,000 in maintenance and repair costs during that time

Military sources say ‘all spending’ paused barring something that could prevent a ship going to sea