Jackie Fox

Israeli tanks and military vehicles deployed along the border in Sderot

'No other option' - future of peacekeeping roles in Gaza

One of the objectives in Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan is an International Stablisation Force, and while there is no clear indication of what that will entail, for Ireland, the idea of a peacekeeping mission has not been totally shelved, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 16 hrs

Recycling of appliances urged to conserve raw materials

Consumers are being urged to recycle old and broken electrical appliances as they could contain critical raw materials which can be reused for new technologies and renewable energy sources.

Environment • 14 Oct

OTB should include ban on services, says Humphreys

Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said the Occupied Territories Bill should include a ban on services as well as goods from Israeli settlements.

Presidential Election • 13 Oct

Ricard Donovan, from Galway, has secured a job after serving a prison sentence

'Life changing' for former prisoner to secure employment

Employers are being urged to keep an open mind about hiring convicted criminals after they have left prison.

Ireland • 09 Oct

Members of the family of Liam Farrell, who died in County Leitrim in 2020

Minister to raise Farrell death with Garda Commissioner

The family of Co Leitrim farmer Liam Farrell have said they feel his death in January 2020 is being taken more seriously following a meeting with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan.

Connacht • 08 Oct

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly

Connolly and Humphreys questioned about campaign videos

Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have faced questions over videos posted around their presidential campaigns.

Presidential Election • 08 Oct

Multi-use plane delivered to Defence Forces

A new multi-use aircraft has been delivered to the Defence Forces at Casement Aerodrome.

Ireland • 07 Oct

Irish UNIFIL troops safe after IDF drops grenades nearby

Irish troops are accounted for and well after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said the Israeli Defence Forces dropped grenades near peacekeepers in Lebanon.

Middle East • 03 Oct

A picture of Sayed Farid Sanai sitting at a table outside

Internet cut 'truly sad', says Afghan man in Ireland

The Taliban cutting off Afghanistan's internet and telecommunications is "truly sad and disappointing" news for Afghans around the world, an Afghan man living in Ireland has said.

World • 30 Sep

Tánaiste to update Cabinet on Troubles legacy agreement

Tánaiste Simon Harris will update Cabinet on the recent agreement with the UK on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles, including a Government commitment to provide €25 million to support victims and families over the next three years

Politics • 30 Sep