Protest highlighting defence forces' pay held in Galway Members of the Defence Forces' families, veterans and reservists paraded in Galway today to highlight pay and service conditions Connacht • 11 Aug 19
Protest highlighting defence forces' pay held in Galway Members of the Defence Forces' families, veterans and reservists paraded in Galway today to highlight pay and service conditions Connacht • 11 Aug 19
Irish naval vessels will not patrol Mediterranean Sea Irish naval vessels will not be able to patrol the Mediterranean Sea to assist with the rescue of migrants, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil. Politics • 09 Jul 19
Irish naval vessels will not patrol Mediterranean Sea Irish naval vessels will not be able to patrol the Mediterranean Sea to assist with the rescue of migrants, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil. Politics • 09 Jul 19
Taoiseach acknowledges Naval Service is short staffed The Taoiseach has said the Naval Service is short staffed and will be "cutting its cloth to suit the measure". Ireland • 08 Jul 19
Taoiseach acknowledges Naval Service is short staffed The Taoiseach has said the Naval Service is short staffed and will be "cutting its cloth to suit the measure". Ireland • 08 Jul 19
Govt urges 'in-depth' look at Defence Force pay package Representatives of Defence Force members have been urged to take an in-depth look at today's package of measures to improve take-home pay. Ireland • 04 Jul 19
Govt urges 'in-depth' look at Defence Force pay package Representatives of Defence Force members have been urged to take an in-depth look at today's package of measures to improve take-home pay. Ireland • 04 Jul 19
Action plan to deliver €10m package to Defence Forces The Government has said that a €10 million package will immediately improve the take-home pay of members of the Defence Forces. Ireland • 04 Jul 19
Action plan to deliver €10m package to Defence Forces The Government has said that a €10 million package will immediately improve the take-home pay of members of the Defence Forces. Ireland • 04 Jul 19
Ministers to consider report on Defence Forces' pay The Cabinet is today expected to consider a report by the Public Service Pay Commission into pay and recruitment in the Defence Forces. Politics • 02 Jul 19
Ministers to consider report on Defence Forces' pay The Cabinet is today expected to consider a report by the Public Service Pay Commission into pay and recruitment in the Defence Forces. Politics • 02 Jul 19
FF calls for Defence Forces' allowances to be restored Fianna Fáil has tabled a motion in the Dáil this evening calling for military allowances to be returned to pre-recession levels. Politics • 12 Jun 19
FF calls for Defence Forces' allowances to be restored Fianna Fáil has tabled a motion in the Dáil this evening calling for military allowances to be returned to pre-recession levels. Politics • 12 Jun 19
Govt approves proposal to send Army Rangers to Mali A proposal for Ireland's special forces to join the UN mission in Mali has been approved by Government at today's cabinet meeting. Politics • 11 Jun 19
Govt approves proposal to send Army Rangers to Mali A proposal for Ireland's special forces to join the UN mission in Mali has been approved by Government at today's cabinet meeting. Politics • 11 Jun 19
Ireland's defence capability being 'ground into dust' The high turnover rate in the Defence Forces is leading to Ireland's defence capability being "ground into the dust", according to the association that represents officers. Politics • 30 May 19
Ireland's defence capability being 'ground into dust' The high turnover rate in the Defence Forces is leading to Ireland's defence capability being "ground into the dust", according to the association that represents officers. Politics • 30 May 19
Defence Forces treated with contempt - retired General A former senior member of the Defence Forces has said members of the military are being treated with "contempt" as they are excluded from influencing policies. Ireland • 28 May 19
Defence Forces treated with contempt - retired General A former senior member of the Defence Forces has said members of the military are being treated with "contempt" as they are excluded from influencing policies. Ireland • 28 May 19
Cork protest over Defence Forces' pay and conditions Over 1,000 former soldiers, sailors and Air Corps personnel marched in Cork this lunchtime to highlight concerns over pay and conditions in the Defence Forces. Munster • 09 May 19
Cork protest over Defence Forces' pay and conditions Over 1,000 former soldiers, sailors and Air Corps personnel marched in Cork this lunchtime to highlight concerns over pay and conditions in the Defence Forces. Munster • 09 May 19
Eagle owl, Tank, reunited with owners in Kildare An eagle owl that had gone missing in Co Kildare has been located. The owl, known as Tank, was spotted in a tree in the Sallins area. Ireland • 10 Apr 19
Eagle owl, Tank, reunited with owners in Kildare An eagle owl that had gone missing in Co Kildare has been located. The owl, known as Tank, was spotted in a tree in the Sallins area. Ireland • 10 Apr 19
Troops arrive home after deployment to Golan Heights 130 Irish troops have returned home from the Golan Heights and Syria this evening after a six-month deployment. Ireland • 07 Apr 19
Troops arrive home after deployment to Golan Heights 130 Irish troops have returned home from the Golan Heights and Syria this evening after a six-month deployment. Ireland • 07 Apr 19
Irish troops to return from Golan Heights on Sunday The 130 Irish troops who were due to return from the Golan Heights today will now return on Sunday. Ireland • 04 Apr 19
Irish troops to return from Golan Heights on Sunday The 130 Irish troops who were due to return from the Golan Heights today will now return on Sunday. Ireland • 04 Apr 19
Defence Forces to reduce peacekeepers in Lebanon Ireland is to reduce its number of peacekeepers in Lebanon by around 100 later this year. World • 01 Apr 19
Defence Forces to reduce peacekeepers in Lebanon Ireland is to reduce its number of peacekeepers in Lebanon by around 100 later this year. World • 01 Apr 19
Defence Forces recruitment campaign announced Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe has announced a rolling recruitment process for the Defence Forces. Ireland • 12 Mar 19
Defence Forces recruitment campaign announced Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe has announced a rolling recruitment process for the Defence Forces. Ireland • 12 Mar 19
Gardaí contact Louth family after woman held in Syria Gardaí have contacted the family of an Irish woman who converted to Islam, following the detention of an Irish citizen in Syria. World • 11 Mar 19
Gardaí contact Louth family after woman held in Syria Gardaí have contacted the family of an Irish woman who converted to Islam, following the detention of an Irish citizen in Syria. World • 11 Mar 19
Irish Defence Forces' mission to Mali extended by year The Defence Forces' participation in the EU Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali is to be extended by 12 months, RTÉ News has learned. World • 26 Feb 19
Irish Defence Forces' mission to Mali extended by year The Defence Forces' participation in the EU Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali is to be extended by 12 months, RTÉ News has learned. World • 26 Feb 19
Defence Forces without psychiatrist for nearly a year The Irish Defence Forces has been without an in-house psychiatrist for nearly a year, amid a nationwide shortage of trained professionals in the health sector. Ireland • 11 Feb 19
Defence Forces without psychiatrist for nearly a year The Irish Defence Forces has been without an in-house psychiatrist for nearly a year, amid a nationwide shortage of trained professionals in the health sector. Ireland • 11 Feb 19
77 cadets commissioned in Dublin Castle ceremony The commissioning ceremony of 77 new cadets is taking place in Dublin. Ireland • 04 Feb 19
77 cadets commissioned in Dublin Castle ceremony The commissioning ceremony of 77 new cadets is taking place in Dublin. Ireland • 04 Feb 19
Homes evacuated, bomb squad called over IED in Navan The army bomb squad was called in the early hours of this morning to deal with an improvised explosive device in a vehicle in Navan, Co Meath. Leinster • 17 Dec 18
Homes evacuated, bomb squad called over IED in Navan The army bomb squad was called in the early hours of this morning to deal with an improvised explosive device in a vehicle in Navan, Co Meath. Leinster • 17 Dec 18
Irish fishing vessel detained off coast of Co Cork LÉ Samuel Beckett has detained an Irish registered fishing vessel off the coast of Co Cork. Ireland • 04 Dec 18
Irish fishing vessel detained off coast of Co Cork LÉ Samuel Beckett has detained an Irish registered fishing vessel off the coast of Co Cork. Ireland • 04 Dec 18
Funeral held for first person seen on Irish television A retired army officer, who was the first person to appear on Irish television in 1961, has been buried today. Ireland • 18 Nov 18
Funeral held for first person seen on Irish television A retired army officer, who was the first person to appear on Irish television in 1961, has been buried today. Ireland • 18 Nov 18
Wait finally over as Irish troops return from UN duties Family and friends of 119 Irish soldiers deployed to the Golan Heights and Syria gathered at Dublin Airport this morning to welcome them home, following a two week delay. Ireland • 16 Oct 18
Wait finally over as Irish troops return from UN duties Family and friends of 119 Irish soldiers deployed to the Golan Heights and Syria gathered at Dublin Airport this morning to welcome them home, following a two week delay. Ireland • 16 Oct 18
Soldier's wife says children distraught by Syria delays The wife of an Irish soldier who was due to arrive home from a six-month tour of duty in the Golan Heights this morning has said trying to explain to her daughters that their daddy was not coming home for another two weeks was like "cancelling Christmas". Ireland • 03 Oct 18
Soldier's wife says children distraught by Syria delays The wife of an Irish soldier who was due to arrive home from a six-month tour of duty in the Golan Heights this morning has said trying to explain to her daughters that their daddy was not coming home for another two weeks was like "cancelling Christmas". Ireland • 03 Oct 18
