Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

Washington Correspondent

EU sanctions envoy says Ireland must 'beef up' Naval Service

The EU's Sanctions Envoy has said Ireland must urgently strengthen its Naval Service to better monitor sanctioned Russian vessels operating off the west coast.

Clarity • 24 Jul 25

Data flags hundreds of Russian 'shadow fleet' visits to Irish EEZ

More than 240 so-called 'shadow fleet' vessels linked to Russia, transited through Ireland's EEZ over 450 times this year. Experts warn of environmental risks and sanction evasion, as authorities continue to monitor activity.

Clarity • 25 Jul 25

Rise of 13.6% in new sexual offences, says Courts Service

The number of new sexual offences has increased by 13.6%, according to the Courts Service's annual report for 2024.

Courts • 07 Jul 25

Ukrainian soldiers on military parade. Ukrainian flag on military uniform. Ukraine troops.

Charity urges Irish Ukraine veterans to avail of support

An Irish veterans charity is calling on former Defence Forces members who fought in Ukraine to come forward for support.

Ireland • 04 Jul 25

Peter said he decided to go to Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion began in February 2022 to defend Kyiv

'In combat mode' - Irish veteran's life after Ukraine war

Peter's first near death experience got him used to the idea that, from now on, it was going to be a regular occurrence.

Ukraine • 04 Jul 25

Defence Forces monitor Russian vessel off Irish coast

The Irish Defence Forces monitored a Russian cargo ship off the Irish coast yesterday.

Ireland • 03 Jul 25

Sinn Féin said the Government wants to turn the GPO into a shopping mall (Photo: RollingNews)

Plans to redevelop GPO a betrayal of history, says SF

Plans approved by the Government to redevelop the GPO in Dublin city centre have been branded a shameful betrayal of Ireland's proud revolutionary history by Sinn Féin.

Ireland • 30 Jun 25

Aid programmes in Somalia have been deeply affected by funding cuts with Trocáire saying it will have to 'rethink' the work it does there

Irish NGOs say aid cuts putting millions of lives at risk

Leaders in Ireland's humanitarian sector have said that millions of lives are at risk after Western countries drastically cut foreign aid budgets this year.

Ireland • 26 Jun 25

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has resumed public hearings

Relatives to take legal action over Omagh inquiry refusal

Relatives of those killed in the Omagh bombing said they are preparing to take legal action over the refusal of the Irish government to establish a public inquiry in the Republic over the 1998 bombing.

Ulster • 24 Jun 25

The US embassy in Dublin said that applicants must adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public'

Changes to vetting system for US visas excessive - Martin

Changes to the vetting system for US student visas have been described by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as excessive.

US • 23 Jun 25