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On The JournalInternet down
State runs major 'Zero Day' exercise to test how Ireland would deal with total loss of internet
The scenario, losely mirroring the plot of the recent Netflix drama Zero Day, was a concerted cyber attack with the loss of multiple undersea cables.
On The JournalHigh Court
Gemma O'Doherty fails to have High Court defamation case against her struck out
Wicklow
Firefighters rescue a number of people from large fire at apartment block in Bray
Gardaí have confirmed that the blaze has happened at a “domestic residence” on the Lower Dargle Road, Bray Town, Co. Wicklow.
EU Military cabinetAs Defence Forces chief takes EU's top military job, his support team heads to Brussels
On The JournalPrivate Billy Kedian
Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling presented with bravery award
hot pursuitThe Garda helicopter and multiple patrol cars gave chase to a stolen digger this morning
tight deadlines
Timeline for major revamp of Irish military must be 'reviewed'
Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, has said that targets and deadlines will have to be ‘reviewed’.
On The Journaldefence minister
Any role for Irish troops in Ukraine would be about 'peacekeeping, not peace enforcement'
Fighter Planes
Simon Harris is 'convinced' that Ireland needs its own squadron of fighter jets
Ireland does not have its own capability to police its airspace and does not have any fighter jets to respond to airborne threats.
On The Journalfalse narratives
Conspiracy theories are fuelling attacks on NGOs and aid workers, expert warns
There’s been a surge in online disinformation around aid agencies and other non-governmental organisations.
CorkProlific sexual offender jailed for nine months, banned from schools and interacting with women
Ukraine War
Q&A: Could Irish troops really be sent to take part in a Ukraine peacekeeping mission?
The move is being considered – but how likely is it?
Darndale
Discovery of human hand in yard of Dublin primary school not thought to be malicious
The discovery was made this afternoon in Darndale and gardaí are investigating the incident.
Turfed Out
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.
