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Irish Defence Forces assist in power restoration efforts for over 720k Irish homes

The Defence Forces have stepped in to assist ESB Networks using helicopters to aid in the efforts to restore power to 725,000 Irish homes in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In his new position as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and ...

25 Jan 2025 at 11:32

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Irish Defence Forces say recent Israeli incursions near Lebanon "have raised significant concerns"

In an update on the situation in Lebanon, the Irish Defence Forces have said that recent incursions by Israel have raised significant concerns, particularly in regards to breaches near Irish Battalion posts. The Defence Forces said that Israel ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:21

Harris ‘not satisfied’ at Defence Forces’ handling of fallout of assault case

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Harris ‘not satisfied’ at Defence Forces’ handling of soldier who attacked woman

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is not satisfied with how the Irish Defence Forces have handled the fallout from the case of an Irish soldier who viciously assaulted a woman. He said he wants to know if there are other members of the Irish ...

25 Jun 2024 at 14:04

National News

Ireland increases aid to Lebanon

Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country’s deputy premier has announced. Simon Harris is in Lebanon for a series of political engagements and to meet members of the 125th Infantry Battalion who are serving as ...

26 Mar 2025 at 16:48

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Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Herzog

Irish premier Simon Harris has raised “serious concern” with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog after Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping posts in southern Lebanon. Mr Harris and Mr Herzog held a phone call on Monday, where the Irish ...

14 Oct 2024 at 17:24

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Soldier assault victim tells politicians ‘do your job’ to tackle gender violence

A woman who was assaulted by a serving Irish soldier has told a solidarity rally in Dublin that she will keep the pressure on politicians to take action on tackling violence against women. Natasha O’Brien, 24, told political leaders ...

25 Jun 2024 at 19:47

National News

Firing on peacekeepers ‘can never be tolerated’, says Irish premier

The Irish premier has warned that firing on peacekeepers “can never be tolerated or acceptable”. It comes after reports that Israeli forces fired at United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) positions. The Irish Defence ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:55

National News

Situation becomes 'relatively calm' for Irish peacekeepers as IDF withdraw from Irish UN Post

There have been significant developments regarding the proximity of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to Irish positions in Lebanon. Recent reports confirm that the IDF has vacated the area surrounding UN Post 6-52, where ...

09 Oct 2024 at 11:12

National News

WATCH: Heartwarming moment as Irish soldiers return from Middle East and meet loved ones

Members of the 123 Infantry Battalion received a hero's welcome as they returned home after a challenging six-month deployment in the Middle East last Friday. The troops, who dedicated themselves to promoting peace in ...

29 May 2024 at 18:28

National News

Government set to reveal name of judge who will chair Defence Forces abuse tribunal

The government will soon reveal the name of judge set to chair the Irish Defence Forces abuse tribunal. The announcement follows the report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) last year, after which An Tánaiste ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:44

National News

Taoiseach hears judge-led review will not get to the ‘heart of toxic culture’ in army

A group of women alleging bullying, misogyny and violence within the Irish armed forces has warned the Taoiseach that a judge-led review will not get to the “heart of the toxic culture” in the army. Members of ...

31 Jan 2022 at 16:35

Northern Ireland

SDLP reinstates former mayor who gave reference for soldier jailed for rape

The SDLP has reinstated the party membership of a former mayor of Londonderry who provided a court reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape. The whip on Derry City and Strabane District Council has also ...

16 Apr 2025 at 17:23

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