Watch: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism The phrase 'triple lock' refers to the three steps that have to be taken before more than 12 members of the Defence Forces can be … Ireland • 23 Nov
Offshore allowance to double after ten days at sea The Government has announced that an allowance paid to Naval Service personnel for time spent offshore is to be doubled after ten days at sea. Ireland • 15 Nov
Calls for Government to reform rights of Defence Forces Commissioned Officers in the Defence Forces have called on the Government to reform the rights of their members to "turn the tide on force attrition". Ireland • 15 Nov
ePower chargers installed at 5 Defence Force bases Irish electric vehicle charging company ePower said it has completed the initial phase of supplying and servicing EV charge points at five Defence Force bases … Business • 14 Nov
Irish battalion trains for UNIFIL deployment to Lebanon Three javelin weapons have been fired in the Glen of Imaal in Co Wicklow, as the 123rd Infantry Battalion prepares for deployment to south Lebanon … Leinster • 19 Oct
Defence forces facing 'retention catastrophe' - RACO Senior members of the navy and army have warned that the defences forces are caught in the grip of "catastrophe" when it comes to retaining … Politics • 03 Oct
Troops prepare for final Irish Golan Heights mission A total of 133 Irish troops are undergoing intensive training in Co Wicklow ahead of their deployment to the Golan Heights later this year. Ireland • 31 Aug
Recruiting women a 'core problem' for Defence Forces The Taoiseach has described difficulties in recruiting women to the Defence Forces as a "core" problem for staffing in the organisation. Ireland • 04 Aug
Tánaiste to update Cabinet on Defence Forces inquiry Tánaiste Micheál Martin is expected to update the Cabinet on his intention to launch a public inquiry into systemic failings in the Defence Forces, which … Politics • 11 Jul
Tribunal planned into Women of Honour allegations The Tánaiste has indicated that he plans to recommend a public Tribunal of Inquiry to investigate allegations in the Defence Forces highlighted by the Women … Ireland • 06 Jul
Approval sought for renewal of Defence Forces missions Tánaiste Micheál Martin will seek Cabinet approval later today for the continued Defence Forces participation in two overseas missions. Politics • 13 Jun
Govt 'not on same page' about inquiry - Women of Honour The Women of Honour Group has said they and the Government are not on the same page yet about what form an inquiry into abuse … Ireland • 12 Jun
Women of Honour call for urgent tribunal establishment The Women of Honour group has called for the urgent establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry into allegations of emotional abuse, physical torture, bullying and … Ireland • 11 Jun
EU and NATO naval chiefs to meet in Cork European and NATO naval chiefs are set to gather in Cork over the next two days to discuss the use of emergent and disruptive technologies … Defence Forces • 16 May
Cabinet approves plans for changes in Defence Forces The Cabinet has given the green light for the preparation of policy proposals which will lead to high level structural changes in the Defence Forces, … Politics • 16 May
Best first quarter for housing commencements since 2014 Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien will update the Cabinet later today on residential construction activity. The latest data shows 7,349 homes were commenced in the first … Politics • 16 May
Ireland 'not relying on anybody to patrol our airspace' Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin has said that Ireland "is not relying on anybody to patrol our airspace". Defence Forces • 09 May
Role of Defence Forces 'at a crossroads' - Tánaiste Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Ireland stands at a crossroads in terms of the role of the Defence Forces. Ireland • 21 Apr
Women of Honour hold 'constructive' meeting with Harris The Women of Honour group has said it has held a "very frank" and "very constructive" meeting with the Garda Commissioner on the criminal investigation … Defence Forces • 17 Apr
Garda inquiry into 'predators' in Defence Forces A criminal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within the Defence Forces has been announced by the Garda Commissioner. Ireland • 05 Apr
President speaks of hurt over Defence Forces review President Michael D Higgins has spoken of his hurt and shame at reading the independent review into abuse within the Defence Forces, which was published … Ireland • 31 Mar
Behaviour seen in Defence Forces review 'still exists' Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy has said that the behaviour detailed in the Independent Review Group's report into gender-based violence, harassment … Ireland • 29 Mar
Defence Forces review recommends statutory inquiry A year-long independent review into gender-based violence, harassment and bullying in the Defence Forces has recommended a full statutory inquiry into the controversy. Ireland • 28 Mar
Women of Honour hopes review will be 'historic moment' The Women of Honour group says it hopes the Government's publication of a year-long independent review into gender-based violence, harassment and bullying in the Defence … Defence Forces • 27 Mar
Defence Forces say McKee Barracks BBQ 'inappropriate' The Chief of Staff of Defence Forces has said that the event that took place at a Dublin barracks during a Covid-19 lockdown, in which … Ireland • 25 Mar