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Terrorism probe launched as Renmore barracks chaplain injured in Galway knife attack
Terrorism
Paul F Murphy, army chaplain for the Irish Defence Forces' base in Galway, has spoken out after the attack as 'terrorism line of enquiry' probed
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Galway army chaplain stabbed in Renmore barracks attack speaks out as community in shock
Galway
The horrific incident at Renmore Barracks in Galway has left the community reeling
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Renmore Barracks stabbing LIVE: 'Terror' probe as Galway army chaplain named
Galway
Paul F Murphy, army chaplain for the Irish Defence Forces' base in Galway, has spoken out for the first time since he was attacked with a knife at the Renmore Barracks
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Defence Forces to spend €600,000 on fleet of drones to operate in 'security-sensitive' locations
Defence Forces
A total of 14 unmanned aerial systems will be used for "a range of purposes" but the military says the precise application of the drones is "operationally sensitive"
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Six Irish soldiers have miracle escape after being caught up in air strike in south Lebanon
Defence Forces
Six Irish soldiers were among eight troops on an armed patrol when there was an air attack on a village in southern Lebanon on Saturday
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Defence Forces to pay recruitment firm €6.2m to find 'talented individuals' for Navy
Defence Forces
The Irish Defence Forces are outsourcing recruitment for the Naval Service and expect to pay a private company €6.2 million to ensure a "steady flow" of suitable candidates
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Armed military to be removed from Portlaoise Prison by end of year
Portlaoise Prison
There have been armed personnel at the high-security prison since 1973.
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Less than 1 per cent of female Defence Forces applicants inducted
Defence Forces
As of May 31, 2024, there were just 558 female personnel in the Permanent Defence Forces. There were 7,447 members of the Defence Forces on the same date, meaning women make up just 7.5 per cent of the total force
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Far-right 'plotted to kill Leo Varadkar' and ex-soldier was intended shooter
Leo Varadkar
'The plot was real and it was advanced' a source told the Irish Mirror - and said it was the biggest threat to an Irish politician in decades.
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Figures show number of Defence Forces members and Gardaí dismissed due to convictions
Defence Forces
Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin recently confirmed that there were 68 people in the Defence Forces with a conviction
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Chief of staff asks minister for power to suspend soldiers charged with criminal offences
Defence Forces
Lieutenant General Seán Clancy has formally requested legislative changes providing for the suspension of personnel after it emerged that 68 members have been convicted or charged with offences
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Hundreds of Irish peacekeepers working as normal in midst of bloody Israel / Hezbollah feud
Defence Forces
More than 350 Irish soldiers are battling to keep the peace on the front line between Israel and southern Lebanon as part of two United Nations missions there – UNTSO and the larger UNIFIL force
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Exact day and time Cathal Crotty will be sacked from the Defence Forces confirmed - after medical check delay
Defence Forces
Sources have confirmed the exact moment Cathal Crotty will be a civilian after he was served with notice of discharge
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Five Defence Force members currently before courts accused of sexual assault or rape
Defence Forces
'There can not be a place for that within the defence forces - that is the bottom line' - Tánaiste and Defence Minister Micheal Martin
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Gardai complete probe into killing of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon as Tanaiste confirms inquest will be held soon
Defence Forces
'No stone will be left unturned to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice' - Tánaiste, Micheál Martin
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Defence Forces command structures to be reconfigured
Defence Forces
New legislation will now be prepared to give effect to the changes that were recommended by the Commission of Defence Forces
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DPP lodges appeal against suspended sentence handed down to soldier Cathal Crotty
Courts
Mr Crotty, 22, from Park Row Heights in Ardnacrusha, Co Clare was given the suspended sentence on June 19 at Limerick Circuit Court for attacking Natasha O’Brien, 24, and leaving her unconscious on O’Connell Street in Limerick
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Natasha O'Brien calls for new hate crime laws in Dublin Pride speech
Violent disorder
Thousands braved pouring rain in Dublin to participate in the annual parade through the city ahead of speeches and entertainment in the park
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Taoiseach says Defence Force members with criminal convictions should be dismissed
Defence Forces
It was confirmed 68 Defence Forces personnel have been convicted or are currently before the courts on a range of criminal offences including public order, drink driving, drugs offences, physical assault and sexual offences
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Calls for Defence Forces culture overhaul after revelation of 68 members with criminal charges
Defence Forces
'The Tanaiste has been absolutely clear since becoming Minister for Defence 18 months ago on the need for urgent transformation of the culture in the Defence Forces'
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Taoiseach questions if Defence Forces members under investigation should serve
Defence Forces
Taoiseach Simon Harris confirmed that Tánaiste Micheál Martin, who also serves as Defence Minister, has received information he sought from the Defence Forces Chief of Staff regarding the number of people in the force with convictions.
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'This needs to stop now.' Natasha O'Brien brings justice campaign back to court where attacker walked free
Limerick
Ms O’Brien said she was “not criticising the actual sentence given, I am criticising the way it was given, and the reasons for giving it, and the insensitivity in which he (the judge) handled me”
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Cathal Crotty likely to be discharged from Defence Forces in next week
Defence Forces
It comes as the Dáil heard widespread condemnation of the sentence handed down to him in a Limerick Court last week following an assault on Natasha O’Brien.
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Watch: Natasha O'Brien gets standing ovation in Dáil as TDs slate Cathal Crotty sentence
Dail Eireann
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns told Taoiseach Simon Harris that a “man’s career was deemed more important than women’s safety”
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