‘Puppets of Putin’: Dáil suspended amid heated row over junior minister’s comments
Seán Fleming subsequently withdrew remark in case anyone ‘felt the comments were directed at them’
Stories related to Irish neutrality
Seán Fleming subsequently withdrew remark in case anyone ‘felt the comments were directed at them’
Ireland contributes to the European Defence Fund but is one of the least active participants
Taoiseach says 15 diplomats at Dublin embassy ‘should be adequate’ for Russia’s needs in Ireland
First time an Irish head of Government has attended prestigious event in 60-year history
Micheál Martin says legislation will have to be approved by Dáil and Seanad
The Waterford-born academic and foreign policy expert was a low-profile figure until she became the focus of sharp criticism for chairing the Government’s forum on security
If Government gave her a gig to achieve the abandonment of neutrality, they should get their money back
Portable anti-tank system was used by Ukraine to devastating effect against Russian armoured vehicles
Forums find ‘prevailing view’ that triple lock on Defence Forces should change while popular support persists for Irish neutrality
Proposals, brochures and advertising sent to Department of Defence include information on fighter jets, missile systems and white phosphorus, a munition restricted under international law
We must face up to the threats of the modern world, where cyberattacks are a reality and Russia sees us as an enemy
We are under-prepared and ill-equipped for the real threats to our sovereignty
Former Minister for Defence says government receives intelligence from RAF on suspicious aircraft in Irish skies
Speaking at the launch of the Defence Forces Open Day, Micheál Martin says joint EU procurement is not a threat to neutrality
Together with neutral Austria and Malta, Irish diplomats argued for wording to be added to European Council conclusions
Low-flying drones with GPS-enabled thermal cameras and magnetic resonance are among new methods used to clear mines and unexploded ordnance
Polls suggest prevailing attitude to Nato is total confusion. Influential figures should be chivvying us all towards expert forums to make up our own minds
Hybrid threats, Nato cooperation and climate change dominated the forum, along with protests from anti-war groups
Security forum hears of need for changes to triple lock and increased force protection for Irish troops
“Neutrality is not a religion” says Swiss speaker
Protesters interrupt event with claims Ireland is a ‘vassal state’ of the United States
Supporters often assume that neutrality is a morally superior policy. Those who support this view should pause for a moment to consider Ukraine
Any peacekeeping operation outside the UN framework would most likely be EU- or NATO-led, and would lack international legitimacy
Fintan O’Toole: How do we define Ireland’s ‘security’ in an age of climate chaos, mass migration and the rise of authoritarianism?
Second day of security forum in Galway sees less disruption as Tánaiste argues for freedom to carry out peacekeeping
Pro-neutrality activists describe discussions as ‘stacked’ with speakers in favour of ‘closer alignment with Nato’
Speakers including Claire Daly, Mick Wallace and Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell gathered ahead of discussions
Michael D Higgins is pushing the boundaries of his office, but do we really want a muzzled presidency?
While there is an understandable reluctance on the part of Ministers to get involved in a demeaning debate with the President, there was a need for a stronger response
RTÉ presenter tries not to take sides, though he doesn’t hide his views during defence debate
Prof Brigid Laffan said that President Higgins was 'Intemperate' in his language and managed to insult our EU neighbours, Latvia and Lithuania with his comments
The opening session of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy in UCC was overshadowed by anti-war protesters
Prof Louise Richardson praises Tanaiste Micheal Martin for organising the forum and says it may prove a model for other countries
Hecklers removed by gardaí after Tánaiste and forum chair Louise Richardson interrupted
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