Opinion Lucinda Creighton: Ireland needs a standalone intelligence agency to tackle modern threatsBy housing our domestic intelligence within An Garda Síochana, we leave the force exposed to infiltration and the interception of sensitive data
Dublin Riots Shane Coleman: No more excuses – we need to reclaim the streets of our capital Parts of Dublin’s city centre have such an air of menace, it’s no wonder people regard them as ‘no-go’ areas
Crime ‘I have no intention of resigning ’ - Garda Commissioner faces down critics over Dublin riotsOver a three-hour grilling at the Oireachtas Justice Committee Harris defended the garda response to the knife attack and the ensuing riots in Dublin last week
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
Companies Revenues at Carlow’s Netwach top €50m in 2022 Parent firm Irish-founded security company posted €2.8 million loss after tax
Sport Rugby World Cup gaffes bode badly for French OlympicsCrammed trams and beverage shortages at venues last week left fans frustrated and organisers on the back foot
Security New pay deal to give €1.25 hourly increase to 16,000 security guardsThe deal had been agreed by a group of unions and employers in the security sector but it had been blocked by a legal challenge from a group of security companies.
Security No referendum on neutrality by this government, Taoiseach saysLeo Varadkar insisted there was no “perceived outcome’ of the government’s security forum and that it was not about Nato membership or changing the Irish state’s policy on neutrality
Defence Anti-war protest outside gathers at security forum in DublinProtesters held signs criticising Nato and banners calling for neutrality to be enshrined in the Irish constitution
Security President’s son criticises ‘alarmist tone’ of security forumMichael Higgins Jr says Ireland’s future security is ‘much better served by phone calls rather than fighter jets’
Security Tánaiste praises security forum chair as Taoiseach refutes Nato speculationIt comes as President Michael D. Higgins apologised for his ‘throwaway remark’ about Professor Louise Richardson
Politics President apologises to security forum chair for ‘throwaway remark’The comments have been subject to sharp political backlash and public scrutiny
Politics Coalition leaders confirm move to axe army ‘triple-lock’ Government party leaders believe mechanism where the deployment of Irish troops requires a government decision, a Dáil vote and a UN resolution is ‘no longer sustainable’ in current format
Defence Government signals defence changes but ‘no secret plan’ to join NatoThe Consultative Forum on International Security Policy is set to take place in June across four days and three venues in Cork, Galway and Dublin
Defence Ireland mulls joining Nato subsea group after Russian boat activity Nato last week completed subsea military exercises in waters just North of Ireland between Iceland and Norway
Defence Ireland not relying on UK air force to ‘patrol’ Irish skies - MartinThe Tánaiste said that reports of an air space defence deal between Ireland and the UK were inaccurate
china Ryan and officials get ‘burner phones’ for Chinese visitNational Cyber Security Centre warns environment minister and functionaries they will likely be under surveillance at all times during St Patrick’s Day trip
US US shoots down another unidentified object in American airspaceBeijing says US balloons trespassed more than 10 times in Chinese airspace
Politics CCTV cameras in Leinster House could be reporting to ChinaHikvision, the company that makes the Chinese-made surveillance cameras, has been banned from several jurisdictions and institutions because of major security concerns, government is warned
