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President Higgins praises survivors and backs review into alleged army sex abuse

President Michael D Higgins has thrown his support behind a review into the Irish Defence Forces (IDF) following multiple accusations of bullying and sexual abuse levelled against the organisation. He used his speech at the Defence Forces’ Values ...

22 Sept 2021 at 17:55

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin heads to Lebanon to meet colleagues of the late Private Seán Rooney

An Tánaiste Micheál Martin has travelled to Lebanon today to meet with colleagues of the late Private Seán Rooney. Pte Rooney was the Irish peacekeeper who was killed last December in Lebanon, which also resulted in the injury of another trooper,...

25 Jan 2023 at 15:50

National News

WATCH: Irish troops deployed overseas visit orphanage in heartwarming video

Irish troops deployed in Lebanon continued the long-standing tradition of supporting a Lebanese orphanage with a recent visit. The men and women of the 123rd Infantry Battalion, who are on a six-month deployment to Lebanon as part of the United ...

31 Jan 2024 at 21:23

Harris ‘not satisfied’ at Defence Forces’ handling of fallout of assault case

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Harris ‘not satisfied’ at Defence Forces’ handling of soldier who attacked woman

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is not satisfied with how the Irish Defence Forces have handled the fallout from the case of an Irish soldier who viciously assaulted a woman. He said he wants to know if there are other members of the Irish ...

25 Jun 2024 at 14:04

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Irish Defence Forces assist in power restoration efforts for over 720k Irish homes

The Defence Forces have stepped in to assist ESB Networks using helicopters to aid in the efforts to restore power to 725,000 Irish homes in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In his new position as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and ...

25 Jan 2025 at 11:32

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Firing on peacekeepers ‘can never be tolerated’, says Irish premier

The Irish premier has warned that firing on peacekeepers “can never be tolerated or acceptable”. It comes after reports that Israeli forces fired at United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) positions. The Irish Defence Forces ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:55

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Fact check: Irish Defence Forces said its troops were not targeted in Lebanon

Several social media users have claimed in posts which have been liked thousands of times that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have fired on Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon. Evaluation United Nations peacekeepers have come under fire, ...

11 Oct 2024 at 13:45

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‘Furious’ Taoiseach demands answers from military after soldier assault case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has warned the Irish Defence Forces that there should be no place in the military for personnel with criminal convictions. Mr Harris issued the stark message to commanders after making clear he was not ...

25 Jun 2024 at 17:05

National News

Israel ‘endangering’ Irish troops in Lebanon, deputy premier says

Israel has endangered Irish peacekeepers along the border with Lebanon, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Micheal Martin made the comments as Irish premier Simon Harris also criticised breaches of the Blue Line by Israeli ...

07 Oct 2024 at 20:33

National News

WATCH: Heartwarming moment as Irish soldiers return from Middle East and meet loved ones

Members of the 123 Infantry Battalion received a hero's welcome as they returned home after a challenging six-month deployment in the Middle East last Friday. The troops, who dedicated themselves to promoting peace in ...

29 May 2024 at 18:28

National News

Traffic warning issued for Dublin region due to movement of military convoys

The Irish Defence Forces have issued a traffic advisory due to number of large military convoys travelling in the Dublin region on Sunday 29 September. The military convoys will be travelling along the M7 and M50 ...

29 Sept 2024 at 08:30

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Ireland will not be part of any ‘deterrent’ deployment in Ukraine – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said, while Ireland is willing to be part of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, it will not participate in any troop deployment designed as a military deterrent. Micheal Martin, who is in ...

05 Mar 2025 at 20:52

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