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New defence powers will be in place by July 1, vows Helen McEntee
Helen McEntee
Strategically important undersea communications cables lie off the Irish coast, along with gas pipelines and electricity interconnectors
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Investigation launched after man allegedly bites other man in groin area on board Irish naval vessel
Irish Navy
A verbal argument allegedly turned physical onboard an Irish naval vessel
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Irish Air Corps tripled number of maritime patrols in crackdown on drug gangs
Defence Forces
The purchase of two long-range surveillance aircraft, the Airbus C295, is allowing it to track suspect yachts and merchant ships
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Government to spend extra €2 billion to beef up Defence Forces
Defence Forces
A massive war chest will see armoured vehicles, helicopters, and a new naval vessel purchased in the coming years
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International gangs targeting Irish waters for drugs shipments - and Naval Service is not resourced to combat them
Irish Navy
The Naval Service is so short staffed that it can now only muster one ship to patrol Ireland’s west coast at a time
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Naval Service may have to limit number of ships at sea due to shortage of specialist weapons technicians
Irish Navy
The Naval Service’s ordinance section, which maintains all weapons on the eight-strong fleet, is down to just one expert technician
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Tanaiste unveils two new additions to Ireland's Naval Service fleet
Irish Navy
The two IPVs were bought second-hand from the Royal New Zealand Navy - and we also forked out another €3 million to transport them from the southern hemisphere to Ireland
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Soldiers and sailors can keep working until 62 after changes to mandatory retirement age
Defence Forces
The same rules also apply to Gardaí, prison officers and firefighters but in all cases, it is up to the individual whether or not they want to continue working beyond 60
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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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UK urged to bolster military presence in Northern Ireland as Republic is 'freeloading' on defence
Defence Forces
A report by an influential think tank identifies Ireland's 'flimsy' defences as a security risk for Britain
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Most cocaine for northern Europe shipped through Irish waters as cartels see Ireland as weak link
Drugs seizures
A former Garda assistant commissioner told the Irish Mirror that drug lords know the Irish Navy is struggling to patrol the country's waters
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Tributes paid following sudden death of Irish sailor while docked in Cork
Defence Forces
Leading Seaman Conor Kiely, a 39-year-old Cork man, was found in an unresponsive state by his colleagues on Friday
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'Direct link' between casual cocaine usage and criminality, Simon Harris says
Drugs seizures
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said that Ireland cannot become a "backdoor" for drug dealers attempting to bring cocaine and other drugs to Europe.
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Brave Irish sailors to travel to Mediterranean to fight Libyan gunrunning
Irish Navy
Cabinet set to sign off on sending one of our Navy ships to the Med
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Irish Navy cancelled patrols almost every second day in January as more staff quit
Irish Navy
12 patrols were cancelled from January 1 to January 26, with the Irish Navy blaming staff shortages and bad weather
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Ireland's Argentine Ambassador to be buried in Foxford, Co Mayo due to special connection
Mayo
The highly respected and 'cherished' diplomat was found dead by gardai last month
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'Significant challenges' in operation to recover body of missing fisherman Willie Whelan
Wexford
The body of Willie Whelan was discovered on Wednesday off the coast of Hook Head, Co Wexford
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Former Irish soldier suffering from PTSD 'after being subjected to horrific bullying in Defence Forces’
Defence Forces
Paula served in both the Irish Navy and the Army and was a UN peacekeeper
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Irish Navy sailors' wages so low they're 'sleeping on ships' when off duty
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Morale in the Irish military is said to be 'on the floor'
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The Irish Navy are recruiting and the pay is pretty good
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This could be an exciting way to see the world
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Sailors from Irish Naval Service staying on board ships due to high rental prices
Irish Navy
The revelation lifted the lid on the discontent in the ranks at the naval base on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour
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'Tons' of cocaine seized off coast in English channel in operation involving Irish Navy, Air Corps and Defence Forces
Drugs
The Irish Defence Forces, Irish Navy and Irish Air Corps were involved in a surveillance operation
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Paddy Clancy: Spain is setting an example to other countries by accepting desperate migrants who have been refused entry to Italy and Malta
Refugees
Both Italy and Malta refused entry to the 629 migrants, including 123 unaccompanied children
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Former Irish navy vessel that sold for €110,000 now on sale for €685,000
Irish Navy
The naval service has said however that the vessel may not necessarily be sold for the stated price
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