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On The Journalmichael gaine
Commissioner has said gardaí have 'no leads' to explain what happened to missing Kerry farmer
On The Journalviral impact
Gardaí warn about aggressive 'citizen journalists' filming them and posting 'clipped' videos
On The JournalThinning blue line
Senior garda says there are fears garda numbers will fall by 2,000 in the next two years
KerryMinister given 'no indication' from gardaí that missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was murdered
skippers and cigsJustice Minister to speak at AGSI conference but the garda group say he's 'not listening'
gathering momentum
'We still have the hope but it's really hard': Campaigner warns of Orbán danger for Europe
The Journal travelled to Hungary in recent days and spoke with one of the people behind the vocal anti-government protests.
On The JournalEyes on
Russian spy ship monitored as it passes off Irish coast en route to watch NATO exercise
On The JournalEU military
Talks are underway in Europe to have the Irish military as a long term part of the EU Battlegroup
The Journal travelled to Hungary to see how Irish soldiers are now participating in its eighth EU Battlegroup.
On The JournalEmergency prep
The Government has held multiple exercises to deal with major disasters including rail crashes
Today, The Journal, visited the National Emergency Coordination Centre and spoke to the senior officials who run the facility.
Rescuing the rescuers'Lots of sleepless nights': Helping emergency workers cope with trauma of responding to suicide
The Morning Lead
'No-one wants to talk here': The silence surrounding the killing of Claire Collins
On Tuesday, a jury returned an open verdict into the death of Claire Collins and a verdict of suicide into the death of her husband, Joe Collins.
michael gaineIrish Defence Forces is sweeping through mountainous land in search for missing Kerry farmer
HollyhillTen people arrested after major operation carried out in Cork targeting alleged drug dealing
Peacekeepers
Bombs and board games: Irish troops speak of their experiences of coming under fire in Lebanon
The Journal has travelled to Lebanon this week to meet up with Irish soldiers who have found themselves at the centre of a war between Hezbollah and Israel.
bullet proofIrish Defence Forces to get new €16.5m worth of body armour in major modernisation deal
eye in the sky
Diplomacy through other means: Why this drone shadowed the Tánaiste's every move in Lebanon
The IDF drone followed Harris much of the way from Beirut to the Irish base this week – a provocative display by Israel.
On The JournalTruce broken
Israel bombs Beirut and sites across South Lebanon after alleged Hezbollah rocket attack
Israeli strikes have occured in Beirut this morning and across the south of the country after a rocket attack hit israeli territory near Metula and Kiryat Shimona.
On The Journalbrussels bound
Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role
Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.
On The JournalCamp Shamrock
Irish troops have been assisting in recovery of bodies from devastated Lebanese villages
Irish soldiers arriving in the region were immediately struck by the scale of devastation.
On The Journalirish peacekeepers
An Israeli drone circled over the Irish base camp in Lebanon monitoring Simon Harris' visit
The Tánaiste Simon Harris was visiting Irish soldiers based in war ravaged south Lebanon today.
Beirut visit
Tánaiste to raise 'frustrations' with lack of progress in Sean Rooney case on Lebanon visit
Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence, Trade and Foreign Affairs, will also visit, in the coming days, Irish peacekeepers based in the country.
brussels bound
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
On The Journalsuspect ship
A Russian linked ship was spotted by Irish military dropping its anchor near an undersea cable
The incident happened in waters off the North East coast earlier this year – the ship has reappeared off the Irish coast earlier today.
On The JournalGarda
Use of force by public order gardaí influenced by concerns around edited social media videos
On The JournalEuropean security
EU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit
National SecurityState loses bid to block Senator's case over 'secret' air policing deal with Royal Air Force
airside rageGardaí arrest man who allegedly smashed up Dublin Airport departure gate after missed flight
LimerickLimerick garda Armed Support Unit stop car on motorway and find two guns in late night operation
south lebanonIsrael claims it killed two alleged Hezbollah members in a strike in south Lebanon this morning
On The Journalquick action
Training day: Why Irish soldiers spent 72 hours sleeping out in the Wicklow Mountains this week
The Journal spent the day yesterday with the Artillery Corps as they trained four trainee gun teams in “quick action” tactics on how to avoid that incoming fire.
