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The spending plan will aim to speed up the modernisation of the Defence Forces, among other measures

McEntee outlines €1.7bn defence spending plan

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has outlined a €1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030.

Drone presence part of Russian campaign - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said drones identified over Dublin Bay during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit are "suggestive of being part of an ongoing Russian inspired hybrid campaign against European and Ukrainian interests"

Politics • 11 Dec 25

'Significant challenges' facing search and rescue teams

Search and rescue teams are facing "significant challenges" due to concerns over their working hours and shift patterns, the Oireachtas Committee on Transport has heard.

Politics • 10 Dec 25

Roderic O'Gorman speaking at Government Buildings

O'Gorman welcomes proposed online safety measures

The Cabinet will discuss measures to protect children online, with Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport Patrick O'Donovan updating the Government on a plan to introduce an age-verification mechanism.

Politics • 09 Dec 25

Drew Harris served as Garda Commissioner from 2018 until this year

OPW provided accommodation to Drew Harris during tenure

The Office of Public Works (OPW) provided accommodation to the former garda commissioner after around €400,000 worth of refurbishments were completed on the property, a committee has heard.

Politics • 27 Nov 25

Tusla CEO Kate Duggan speaking at an Oireachtas committee

Tusla apologises for statement on alleged sexual assault

Chief executive of Tusla Kate Duggan has apologised for the wording of a statement issued after the alleged sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl.

Ireland • 27 Nov 25

John Swinney and Neale Richmond speaking to media

Scotland's FM says he has 'enormous respect' for Ireland

Scotland's First Minister said he has "enormous respect" for Ireland and the "journey that Ireland has taken in the use of its independence".

Ireland • 26 Nov 25

Jim O'Callaghan brought proposals to Cabinet this morning

Five-year wait for citizenship among migration changes

Refugees seeking full citizenship here will be given preferential treatment if they are working, the Minister for Justice has said.

App • 26 Nov 25

Five-year wait for citizenship among migration changes

Refugees seeking full citizenship here will be given preferential treatment if they are working, the Minister for Justice has said.

Politics • 26 Nov 25

Bill introduced to rename Dublin Airport after Lemass

A bill to officially rename Dublin Airport after former taoiseach Seán Lemass has been moved to a second stage.

Dublin • 26 Nov 25