Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

Washington Correspondent

The new security unit will lead the the development of Ireland's first National Maritime Security Strategy

New maritime security unit to address threats to Ireland

A new maritime security unit has been set up at the Department of Defence to look at ways to address maritime threats and risks to Ireland.

Ireland • 21 Mar 25

In 2024 there were 7,557 personnel in the Defence Forces compared with 9,480 in 2010

Defence Forces say retaining members remains 'difficult'

The Defence Forces has said that attracting and retaining members remains difficult as it seeks to boost numbers.

Ireland • 18 Mar 25

Donald Trump welcomed Micheál Martin to the Oval Office

When Martin met Trump - 5 takeaways from their meeting

Everything from the Apple Tax case to his Doonbeg resort and beyond were raised in Donald Trump's meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin - here are five takeaways from the meeting.

US • 13 Mar 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday afternoon

'Charm the best defence' - How Martin can approach Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is preparing for an unprecedented situation with an unpredictable human who nobody can read nor ignore when he goes to the White House on Wednesday, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar 25

Emergency services were called to the incident at around 5pm yesterday evening

Man released without charge in Rosslare ferry death

A man has been released from custody without charge following the discovery of a woman's body on board a ferry yesterday evening.

Leinster • 26 Feb 25

The boy was pronounced dead at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise

Five-year-old boy and man killed in separate road crashes

A five-year-old boy and a man in his 20s have died in separate road crashes in counties Laois and Westmeath.

Leinster • 23 Feb 25

The strength of the force now stands at around 7,500 across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps

Defence budget should reach highest level, says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that Ireland's defence budget should reach the highest level possible of around €3 billion in the years ahead.

Ireland • 22 Feb 25

Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane has died after a short illness (Photo: RollingNews)

Sinn Féin pays tribute to Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane

Sinn Féin has paid tribute to former senior IRA member, Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane who has died after a short illness.

Ireland • 21 Feb 25

US Senator Jim Risch said Ireland must increase defence spending to safeguard undersea cables

US senator calls on Ireland to increase defence spending

The Chair of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has called on Ireland to increase its defence spending to ensure the protection of undersea cables.

Ireland • 19 Feb 25

Simon Harris said the rules around peacekeeping duties are very clear

Ireland 'not at point' on peacekeeping role in Ukraine

The Tánaiste has said the Government is "not at the point yet" on deciding whether Irish peacekeepers will have a role in Ukraine.

Politics • 18 Feb 25