Defence Ireland can’t ‘bury head in sand’ over security threats, Martin saysTánaiste said he understood concerns from European leaders over further military conflict on continent
Analysis Daniel Murray: Plans to replace ‘triple lock’ spark wider debate on Ireland’s neutralityPlans are afoot to replace the mechanism that requires UN Security Council approval to deploy Irish peacekeeping troops abroad
Security Government to prepare law axing the ‘triple lock’ on Irish military operationsThe government has become more concerned about the triple lock in recent times due to the effective veto it gives to any of the five permanent members of the UN security council
News Nato run the rule over Irish troops in military training exerciseThe Irish Defence Forces are periodically evaluated according to Nato’s military standards
Energy EPower installs over 100 charge points at Defence Forces sitesThe charging sockets have been installed at five different bases around the country
Defence Women of honour seek meeting with Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Attorney General amid tensions with Micheál MartinRequest to finalise terms of reference for an inquiry follows a dispute between group of whistle blowers and the Tánaiste
News Micheál Martin says 11,500 personnel target for Defence Forces is still “well off”The Budget provides funding for 400 new troops next year, which would bring the Defence Forces up from around 8,000 now to 8,400
Defence Neutrality group calls for emergency Dáil debate on Ukraine weapon trainingIrish Neutrality League labelled plans to provide weapon training to Ukrainian forces as a ‘incontrovertible breach of neutrality’
Defence Thorough tribunal only way to halt exodus from Defence Forces - Women of HonourGroup says that a full tribunal of inquiry with appropriate terms of reference was central to restoring trust
Security Irish firms risk being locked out of €150m funding due to lack of security clearance systemIreland has no national intelligence agency, so companies cannot be screened and may miss out on sensitive contracts under EU tendering rules
Defence Martin: ‘Further discussions’ to be had on terms of Defence Force inquiryMicheál Martin contradicts claim from Women of Honour that terms won’t be finalised without group’s approval
Politics Women of Honour left ‘disappointed’ at Micheál Martin’s terms of reference for abuse inquiry
Special Report Why neutral Finland, similar in size to Ireland, joined Nato Russia’s aggression against Ukraine prompted the Nordic country to abandon its long-held neutrality
Politics Women of Honour group urges wide-ranging terms for Defence Forces abuse inquiryGroup says the issues within Defence Forces were much broader than allegations of sex assault and that tribunal should examine other abuse claims
Politics Women of Honour demand Government appointees to oversight board be vetted The group said it had not received “satisfactory” answers about the oversight board from Tanaiste and Defence Minister Micheal Martin
Sudan Government to send Defence Forces to assist Irish citizens in Sudan evacuationDepartment of Foreign Affairs said earlier that it is in contact with more than 150 Irish citizens seeking assistance in Sudan as fighting entered its ninth day
Defence ‘Important’ debate ahead as new forum on Irish military neutrality set up - Tánaiste Forum to look at a variety of security policy issues, including new threats such as cyber attacks
Defence Dáil pays tribute to Irish peacekeeper killed in LebanonPrivate Seán Rooney, 23, was part of an eight-person group travelling to Beirut to bring two soldiers home for family funerals
Energy Defence Forces warn Kildare County Council over wind farm plans Department of Defence says wind farms or other tall buildings could impact Air Corps training
Tech ServiceNow to seek out recruits from the Defence ForcesThe US cloud multinational has already worked with the US and British armed forces to attract staff and plans to seek out talent from the Irish Defence Forces