Two models for inquiry into Defence Forces abuses being examined by GovernmentWomen of Honour group seeks public hearings, saying ‘there has been far too much secrecy and concealment’Mon Jun 12 2023 - 20:35
Is Sinn Féin softening on neutrality? Mary Lou McDonald would reject such an assertion, but... In this extract from his new book, Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent Conor Gallagher explores Sinn Féin’s stance on neutrality and how it could change the State’s positionSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00
US naval ship operating off south of Ireland was conducting ‘routine operations’ US navy gave no more details for presence of Virginia Ann in Irish Exclusive Economic Zone since JanuarySat Jun 03 2023 - 11:51
Transgender prisoners: where should they be housed?In devising a new policy on the housing of trans inmates, prison managment faces some difficult choicesSat Jun 03 2023 - 06:30
Rise in number and complexity of forensic cases leads to lengthy backlogDelays in analysing drugs have caused frustrations in legal circles as they can mean suspects having to spend longer in custody before trialSat Jun 03 2023 - 05:00
US Navy ship off Cork shows Irish waters of interest to all military powers, says SenatorUS Naval ship operating in Irish-controlled waters in recent months with transmitter turned offFri Jun 02 2023 - 18:04
US naval ship activities in Irish waters cause concern for Defence Force officialsVirginia Ann is classified as offshore supply ship but is understood to be capable of advanced subsurface operations such as deployment of deep-sea diversFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Some Garda Ombudsman investigations running for ‘up to 15 years’Oireachtas Committee hears medium time to investigate a criminal complaint is 366 daysThu Jun 01 2023 - 17:19
Lebanese court charges five Hizbullah members with killing Private Seán RooneyDefendants were indicted on voluntary homicide and criminal conspiracy and will face military trial in BeirutThu Jun 01 2023 - 15:29
Suspected burglary gang arrested following high-speed chase on M50 in south DublinMotorcyclist suffers serious injuries after being struck by suspects’ carWed May 31 2023 - 19:41
Two suspects arrested following stabbing of young man and teenager in Co KildareA teenager and a man in his 20s suffered non-life threatening injuries in the attack in near Kilcock train stationWed May 31 2023 - 14:11
Porn, phones and crime: Extreme pornography is now routine factor in child sex offender casesThe trend has led to strong warnings from judges and barristers of the connection between unsupervised smartphone use and sexual offendingSun May 28 2023 - 05:00
Criminals increasingly driving wrong way on motorways, gardaí sayPractice has increased in recent weeks, gardaí say, with at least four incidents in last seven daysFri May 26 2023 - 18:36
District Court president rejects claim judges are too quick to send people to jailJudge Paul Kelly reacts to allegations in new report of an ‘over reliance’ on custodial optionsFri May 26 2023 - 17:14
Garda numbers drop below 14,000 for the first time in yearsGovernment committed to achieving strength of 15,000 by 2024 but efforts hampered by several factorsFri May 26 2023 - 15:59
Organised crime plays a role in anti-migrant activity, says Garda CommissionerDrew Harris faced sustained questioning from oversight body of the Garda’s alleged 'softly, softly' approach to policing anti-immigration protestsFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Gardaí taking a ‘different approach’ to other European forces when dealing with refugee protests - Drew HarrisPeople are allowed to protest but not intimidate, the minister saidMon May 22 2023 - 13:18
Hate crime Bill may worsen things for minorities, departing Garda diversity chief saysDavid McInerney, who retired three weeks ago, believe an unorthodox, subtle approach is often the best way to reduce local tensionsMon May 22 2023 - 05:00
Navan attack: Five teenagers released after questioning as part of investigation into assault on boy (14)Ireland’s new Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett has requested the main social media platforms remove the videos of the assaultFri May 19 2023 - 21:01
Irish troops return from first training mission for Ukranian forcesDefence Forces explosive experts are providing demining and bomb disposal training in Cyprus as part of EU supportFri May 19 2023 - 19:09
Gerard Hutch departs for Spain a month after acquittal of Regency Hotel murderGardaí are unaware if gangland figure is moving permanently or travelling to manage substantial assets in Costa del SolFri May 19 2023 - 17:31
Boxing has been ‘unfairly maligned’ by organised crime connection since Regency Hotel attack: ex-senior gardaFormer assistant commissioner believes there should be little concern about trouble at Katie Taylor homecoming fight on SaturdayFri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Future of Ireland’s air defences up in the airIn two years, Air Corps PC-9s will reach end of 20-year service life, presenting military planners with two options: maintain status quo or buy modern combat aircraftFri May 19 2023 - 01:00
Teenager in coma following attack with ‘improvised weapons’ in BluebellThe 17-year-old was attacked by a group of males using sticks with blades attachedThu May 18 2023 - 19:01
Large drop in numbers arriving in Ireland without passportsDecrease follows tougher enforcement measures and a severe lack of accomodation for asylum seekersThu May 18 2023 - 05:00
Terrorism charges dropped against Irish citizen in LondonPhilip O’Keeffe was travelling to Ireland to deliver news of the death of Finbar Cafferkey when he was arrestedWed May 17 2023 - 19:22
European and Nato Naval chiefs meeting in Cork this week to discuss maritime threatsLow-key meeting likely to be dominated by increasing concerns about Russian maritime activityTue May 16 2023 - 05:05
Finbar Cafferkey died in fighting to retain control of vital supply route to BakhmutThe Achill man was killed by Russian mortars along with two other international volunteersMon May 15 2023 - 18:00
More than half of Defence Forces family accommodation is unoccupiedDefence Forces representatives have criticised the ‘managed decline’ of military accommodationSun May 14 2023 - 05:00
Irish man Bernard Phelan flies home to France following release from prison in IranMan, originally from Co Tipperary, had been ‘arbitrarily’ detained since last October in ‘very difficult ordeal’ for him and his familyFri May 12 2023 - 15:51
Ex-Defence Forces ombudsman feels ‘awful’ abuse victims did not feel free to come to herPaulyn Marrinan Quinn urges victims ‘don’t suffer in silence’ and come forward in the wake of the review group reportThu May 11 2023 - 15:38
Finbar Cafferkey and Philip O’Keeffe bonded in Syria over opposition to imperialism and Isis brutalityWhen news started to filter through that Mr Cafferkey, from Achill, Co Mayo was missing in action while fighting in Ukraine, it was clear Mr O’Keeffe should be the one to break the news to his parentsWed May 10 2023 - 21:21
Failure to increase allowances is hampering Naval Service recruitment, conference hears“No more do the young people of Ireland believe the Defence Forces can sustain the basic hierarchy of human needs” PDForra meeting toldWed May 10 2023 - 19:00
‘Comrade’ of Cafferkey arrested while travelling to Ireland to inform family of Mayo man’s deathPhilip O’Keefe, Irish citizen who fought with Cafferkey against Islamic State in Syria, arrested by UK counterterrorism police on way to IrelandWed May 10 2023 - 05:00
Irish troops start training Ukrainian forces in CyprusChief of Staff tells PDForra conference that training is ongoing in demining and bomb disposalTue May 09 2023 - 19:22
RAF jets may have entered Irish airspace, Martin saysTaoiseach refuses Dáil debate on revelationsTue May 09 2023 - 19:09
Energy infrastructure at risk from Russian cyberattacks, Oireachtas committee to hearAttacks more likely as Russia falters in Ukraine, according to Institute of International and European AffairsTue May 09 2023 - 05:00
Prison officer stabbed with home-made blade during escape attempt in DublinConvicted murderer attempted to escape during a medical appointment but was restrainedMon May 08 2023 - 16:28
Man arrested over murder of Angela Canavan in Sligo released without chargeThe grandmother was found with severe head injuries in her home a week agoMon May 08 2023 - 15:47
Who protects Irish skies? The secret air defence deal that dates back to the Cold WarIreland’s air defence agreement with the UK dates to the early days of the Cold War and remains in place today, despite legal concernsMon May 08 2023 - 05:00
Secret Anglo-Irish air defence agreement dates back to the Cold War eraThe agreement remains in place, despite concerns raised by ministers and military officers over the yearsMon May 08 2023 - 05:00
Defence Forces monitor armed Russian naval vessel off west coastOne of the ships, the Admiral Grigorovich, has been involved in cruise missile attacks on UkraineSun May 07 2023 - 19:33
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Co SligoBody of Angela Canavan found in her home with mutliple head injuriesSun May 07 2023 - 11:49
Nato warns Ireland over Russian maritime surveillance activityThreats to subsea cables will be a key focus of Ireland’s work with Helsinki based hybrid threats centreThu May 04 2023 - 13:06
Delay in drafting policy on personal relationships between gardaí and criminals‘Notifiable associations’ policy recommended by Garda Síochána Inspectorate in 2020 to lessen risk of internal corruptionThu May 04 2023 - 05:00
Draft terms of reference produced for inquiry into Defence Forces abuseWomen of Honour group criticises terms as overly narrow and raises concerns about transparencyTue May 02 2023 - 17:40
Investigation launched after death of woman in Sligo in ‘unexplained circumstances’Woman was found by gardaí in house in Sligo Town on Monday eveningTue May 02 2023 - 11:30
Homeless soldier with infant child denied military accommodationDepartment of Defence says ‘provision of residential accommodation not provided to members of Defence Forces’Fri Apr 28 2023 - 19:00
Seven prisoners hospitalised after taking drugs thrown over wallIrish Prison Service director general Caron McCaffrey concedes drugs problem getting worseFri Apr 28 2023 - 13:10
Gardaí release without charge man arrested in Gsoc investigator inquiryMan (60s) was arrested as part of investigation into officer’s attendance at party for Gerard HutchFri Apr 28 2023 - 07:53
