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The Commission on the Defence Forces in 2022 recommended that Ireland puts in place its own military radar system (Photo: RollingNews)

Procurement talks on Irish military radar system to begin

Negotiations on the procurement of Ireland's first military radar programme are set to get under way this summer.

Cliona Ward has lived legally in the United States for decades

Irish woman living in US detained by ICE after trip

An Irish woman living in the United States for decades has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a trip to Ireland.

US • 28 Apr

The Commission on the Defence Forces in 2022 recommended that Ireland puts in place its own military radar system, which the Government accepted (File image)

Military radar system to be rolled out next year - Harris

Ireland's first primary military radar system is set to be rolled out next year, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris.

Ireland • 20 Apr

A 90-day pause of United States foreign development aid comes to an end on 20 April

USAID cuts having 'massive' impact on Irish NGOs

US aid funding cuts have had a devastating impact on Irish aid agencies working in developing countries, according to documents seen by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 19 Apr

USIT said while travel guidance remains in place, it wants to 'continue to remind all travellers to respect immigration procedures and local laws at every stage of their trip'

USIT in bid to ensure J1 students 'prepared' for US trips

USIT has said it is working closely with partners in the United States and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure those travelling on a J1 visa this summer are "fully prepared with valid documentation and guidance in advance of their planned departure date".

Ireland • 18 Apr

Thousands of Irish students avail of the J1 visa programme every year (Stock image)

Students warned over risks of J1 'activism' this summer

The Union of Students in Ireland is urging students to be "cautious" about the potential risks involved in "activism" while on a J1 visa in the United States this summer.

US • 15 Apr

In recent months, Russian intelligence-gathering ships have lingered near undersea cables and operated near Irish waters with unclear intentions

Ireland to join European naval intelligence alliance

Ireland is set to become a member of an alliance of European nations that shares intelligence on potential threats in EU waters.

Ireland • 14 Apr

The Viktor Leonov CCB-175, a Russian Navy intelligence warship, seen previously off the coast of Havana in Cuba

Russian intelligence ship monitored off Irish coast

A Russian intelligence-gathering ship is being monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish coast.

Ireland • 11 Apr

This morning, Ireland was among the many countries facing higher 'reciprocal' tariffs

Trade tariffs: Five takeaways after another wild day

Today was another wild day for the stock market after trillions of dollars were wiped off financial markets in the run-up to US President Donald Trump's "explosive" tariffs, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr

The impact of Donald Trump's 'explosive' tariffs, as he puts it, is cracking the foundations of his once loyal Republican-dominated Congress

Trump's honeymoon over after tariffs spook markets

Donald Trump's honeymoon with Republicans on Capitol Hill appears to be over as his sweeping tariffs on more than 60 countries sent recession jitters through Washington and Wall Street alike, writes Jackie Fox.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr