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Taoiseach warns of impact on children as Cork Ukrainian refugees get warning to move in March
Older and disabled Ukrainian residents in Cork city will be moved at the end of the month; children and adults will move in early March.
On The JournalHelen Mary
German factory ship detained by EU fishery officers in the Atlantic arrives in Cork
On The Journalnew wheels
Ireland could be about to sign €600m armoured vehicles deal, French arms firm says
It is understood that several countries are being looked at but sources have said that the French firm KNDS is in the lead.
Search and Rescue
Coast Guard crews 'frustrated' as Shannon helicopter not allowed operate at night
Currently only the Sligo base can perform night time rescue operations from the west coast.
On The JournalLebanon
High ranking UN peacekeeper injured in attack on convoy in Beirut - no Irish involved in incident
Videos circulating online show a burning UN liveried vehicle – a UNIFIL spokeswoman has confirmed it was part of a convoy of the deputy force commander.
DisputeJustice Minister calls for 'respect' for Commissioner as GRA refuse to invite Drew Harris to event
the morning lead
Gardaí question teenager over damage to speed camera that fined almost 1,000 drivers in a month
Investigators believe the boy used a tractor to knock out the system.
ClareGarda investigating origin of 'hoax' threatening email that closed several schools in Co Clare
Cocaine
MV Matthew: Trial of two men for alleged part in country's biggest trafficking seizure begins
The 2.25 tonnes of cocaine that was seized from the MV Matthew, a Panamanian-registered bulk carrier, has an estimated value of more than €157 million.
On The JournalCourt
Court hears Kerry businessman Nathan McDonnell was part of Mexican cartel drug smuggling scheme
judges in the crosshairsUkrainian judges speak of bombed out courts, drone strikes and dead and injured colleagues
pressure onTaoiseach: There will be 'pressure' from EU to increase defence spending but neutrality secure
Inside the storm
Inside the storm: Frontline workers on the problems with Ireland's response to major emergencies
Across the west and north western regions tens of thousands of people are still without power. There were extensive failures of water supply also.
On The JournalOberstown
Oberstown at capacity: Courts unable to put a number of alleged young offenders in custody
The offences and alleged offences included assault, criminal damage, theft and drug dealing.
critical servicesDublin firefighters have accused the Government of 'betrayal' over failure to fix pension issue
Neutrality
Redacted briefing for new Minister for Defence suggests EU impatience on Ireland's neutrality
Officials have made several strategic warnings to incoming Minister for Defence Simon Harris.
Wexford District CourtAssault case further adjourned against law professor and barrister Diarmuid Phelan in Wexford
Israel
New helicopters will have Israeli tech despite Govt aim to avoid kit from the country
The Irish defence department has signed contracts with Airbus for military helicopters which carry technology manufactured by Israeli company Elbit Systems.
On The JournalGuns
Crisis meeting among Defence Forces chiefs over ships going to sea without working guns
The meeting on Monday saw naval leadership summoned from their base in Cork Harbour.
On The JournalInvestigation
Defence Forces are investigating photo of apparent hazing incident among trainee soldiers
A photograph circulating online shows a soldier on the floor, wrapped tightly in a sheet with tape fixed across his mouth.
TraleeTwo men arrested, three guns seized as gardaí stop suspected burglary gang at Kerry checkpoint
measuring timeGroups representing military members hail 'historic' move for Defence Forces workplace rights
Luas and order
Explainer: What will the new transport security force be and will it be able to arrest people?
The Journal has built a picture of what the new service will and won’t be from talking to security sources and experts.
Irish Defence ForcesTrainee soldier taken to hospital following detonation of training explosive at Dublin barracks
On The JournalOrganised Crime
Gardaí board suspected drug 'mother ship' in Shannon estuary and arrest suspect
It is believed the drugs shipment is not on the cargo ship and is somewhere in the Atlantic off Kerry – the ship is carrying a legitimate load to a location in Ireland.
On The JournalOrganised Crime
Gardaí believe drugs shipment may be floating in sea off Kerry after botched smuggling drop-off
