American and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus
Two Irish people on board the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by virus returned home on Sunday on Air Corps plane
Defence Forces
Jim O’Callaghan crossed a dangerous line when he threatened to call in the Army
Even in critical circumstances such as the destruction of the British embassy in 1972 or in various prison riots, the State has never sent in its military to confront the citizenry
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon now behind Israeli lines as IDF advances north
Safety concerns for more than 300 Irish soldiers at Camp Shamrock as Israel seizes territory
Are Irish peacekeepers at risk in Lebanon as Israel targets Hizbullah in war on Iran?
Irish Unifil troops have continued to carry out daily patrols despite the increasing danger of being cut off or under attack
GP who exposed Defence Forces officer’s breast found guilty of poor professional performance
GP agrees with submissions by Medical Council chief executive that he will be censured
Iran’s president rejects Trump demand for ‘unconditional surrender’
Masoud Pezeshkian apologises for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, but Iranian fire targets Gulf states on Saturday
Russian ambassador says McEntee proposal to board sanctioned vessels is ‘piracy’
Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters
Strengthening the Defence Forces
To help recruitment and retention, members of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána could receive tax rebates every seven years
Defence Forces took ‘correct decision’ not to shoot down rogue drones, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin was speaking during a visit to Lebanon to meet Irish peacekeepers on Saturday
Ireland proposes EU-led peace mission in Lebanon as UN operation winds down
Simon Harris’s plan would see countries working together to train up Lebanese army
Dozens of caravans parked on Curragh must leave, judge orders
Some caravans are close to Defence Forces firing ranges and have prevented training exercises
Gardaí study dashcam footage in bid to determine if Michael Gaine was driven away from Co Kerry farm
Disappearance of sheep farmer (56) in late March led gardaí to suspect foul play
After 100 years, the Defence Forces will finally be allowed manage its own affairs
Unlike many other countries, the Chief of Staff is entirely bypassed under the Irish military’s command and control structure
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