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StrasbourgUrsula von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote ahead of meeting with Irish MEPs next week
DefenceMilitary group warns 'vague' Defence Bill could lead to 'unreasonable suspensions' for soldiers
ShtandartControversial 'Russian' replica sailing ship leaves Irish waters (but not before garda visit)
Not so Shtandart
TD calls for 'Russian' replica sailing ship to be removed from Irish waters off Dublin
The Shtandart is a replica of a ship built in 1703 by Peter the Great, a Russian Tsar – she is currently visible at anchor off the village of Killiney in south County Dublin.
On The JournalColonel Colm Ó Luasa
Government appoints former senior Army Ranger Wing officer to Deputy Chief of Staff post
Operation Piano
'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew
In this piece, we’ll hear for the first time publicly from three key players involved in the military side of the multi-agency response.
Operation PianoIrish criminals top tier of international organised crime, Interpol organised crime chief reveals
Analysis
MV Matthew seizure was a major success ... but Irish appetite for cocaine remains
The €157 million drug seizure was a massive win for the State – but those working in policy say the price of a bag of coke has not budged.
WHITE GOLD
Revealed: How Hezbollah fundraisers helped finance the €157m MV Matthew drug operation
Eight relative bit players in the drama have been sentenced today – this is the story of the smuggling operation’s origins.
MV Matthew
Eight men sentenced to lengthy jail terms for their part in biggest ever cocaine seizure in Ireland
A joint operation by An Garda Síochána, Revenue Customs and the Irish Defence Forces netted 2.2 tonnes of cocaine in a major mission off the south coast.
Drug bustCustoms team begin 'deep rummage' search of suspected mothership in wake of €31m cocaine bust
courtmacsherry
Naval Service detains suspected drug traffickers after €31m cocaine sea chase off west Cork
An estimated €30m-worth of cocaine has been seized after a major policing and security operation.
On The JournalHomemade firearms
Gardaí rush to seize 3D-printed guns made for the price of a box of cigarettes
The devices can be constructed with 3D printers which cost between €300 to €2,000 for basic models.
On The JournalThe Hague
Nato countries agree to ramp up military spending and reaffirm 'ironclad' defence promise
Irish Air Corps
Defence chief states Garda helicopter operations adversely affected by Air Corps crisis
As The Journal revealed last month, the service has been forced to move to a part-time five-day-week and daylight-only service because it does not have enough air traffic controllers.
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Defence chiefs defend handling of ATC crisis as Air Corps still on dramatically reduced hours
A senior civilian and military leaders will appear before the Defence Committee today to explain what they are doing to solve the Irish Air Corps Air Traffic crisis.
On The JournalIran
US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran, a major escalation in the war between Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes last night and call for peace to ensue.
On The JournalUNIFIL
Tánaiste confirms US threat to Lebanon peacekeepers and will liaise with EU states to save mission
threat to peace
Ten weeks to save Irish peacekeeping in Lebanon as US weighs up whether to end its support
French and Irish diplomats are fighting to save the UNIFIL mission, which is up for renewal at the UN at the end of August.
On The Journalpolitician security
Taoiseach slams vandalism of constituency office as 'undemocratic' after red paint smeared on walls
Drug gangs Dublin
North city parks becoming virtual no-go areas for council workers due to drug crime, TD says
While there’s a high Garda presence in commercial areas of the city other areas nearby are being overlooked, Gary Gannon claims.
Justice CommitteeGarda group to say that little action has been taken to solve 'massive issue' of poor morale
On The Journal999 Problems
Gardaí have launched review into new 999 call-taking system just a year after its launch
Undersea securityIreland signs deal with French company for sonar to detect submarines and monitor undersea cables
The Morning Lead
Drug dealer released just four weeks into 18 month term due to prison overcrowding crisis
A number of prisoners, including those suspected to be members of Organised Crime Groups, have been released.
On The JournalClondalkin
Gardaí searching for human remains at house linked to Annie McCarrick murder probe
A man arrested by gardaí investigating the murder has been released without charge this afternoon.
EU Irish DefenceEU Minister: Europe's security fears are 'new Brexit' as Ireland must be pragmatic on defence
On The JournalAir Corps Crisis
Military air traffic controllers to be offered emergency bonus pay to keep them in Irish Air Corps
On The JournalMV Matthew court
Court told how bungling drug traffickers suffered serious seasickness aboard crippled trawler
Ukrainian Vitaliy Lapa and UK national Jamie Harbron could only communicate with google translate on the voyage that would end in failure.
