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Behind The Scenes
The inside story behind the months of secret talks that led to Ireland recognising Palestine
We go behind the scenes to see the diplomatic efforts of Irish officials that brought Ireland to the point of recognising a Palestinian State.
On The JournalSouth of the Litani
Tánaiste visits Irish troops in Lebanon today and will meet Lebanese Government officials
How is it looking?New poll shows negligible change in party support but over half want more immigration controls
south lebanonTánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case
Sean Clancy
Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee
Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.
DefenceHigh Court rules order banning military from protest against defence cuts was unconstitutional
pdforraGroup representing Irish military personnel say they 'will not be silenced' by new defence law
the morning lead
Military group accuses Govt of 'ignoring' key report on new defence laws
The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 if brought into law will see significant changes to how the Irish Defence Forces function.
Simon Harris
'It was my kids' bedtime': Taoiseach says family homes 'out of bounds' after protest at his home
A group of protestors were at the Taoiseach’s home yesterday evening carrying anti-migration and anti-EU posters.
Dublin
Gardaí preparing major security operation to prevent violence during Europa League Final
The UEFA Europa League Final will take place in Dublin on Wednesday 22 May.
burglary gangThree Irish men arrested in Australia for alleged spree of 60 burglaries across Melbourne
Rafah crossing
Reporting from Rafah: 'Khan Younis is not a city anymore - it is a home for ghosts'
Palestinians who spoke to us at the Rafah Crossing and at a refugee camp in Jordan all spoke of a need to go home.
Jordan
Cuts to UNRWA funding 'completely unacceptable', Martin says as he visits refugee camp
Martin and the Irish delegation toured an UNWRA-funded school and medical clinic at the site this morning.
Middle East
Martin says people of Gaza being 'punished collectively' as he visits Rafah crossing
The Tánaiste said he “cannot rationally come to any other conclusion” after seeing some of the aid items being refused entry into Gaza by Israel.
On The JournalLuxembourg
Ireland facing 'pushback' against efforts to review EU trade deal with Israel - Tánaiste
Ain't no GRAMcEntee asked GRA to 'reconsider' not inviting Harris to event ahead of her own refusal to attend
the morning lead
Campaign across EU as Irish diplomats and defence figures canvass for top military role
Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy is in the running to take over the EU’s top military job.
No Justice GRAJustice Minister 'not in a position' to attend garda group annual conference next week
On The JournalUNIFIL
Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security
On The Journalrisk exposure
'Extreme risks' posed to National Ambulance Service due to management structures
A report obtained by The Journal reveals significant concerns for NAS management structures, staffing levels and funding.
back on track
Longest serving probation officer: 'Nail 'em, jail 'em policies will not solve repeat offending'
Gerry McNally has spent 45 years at the coal face of the Irish Probation Service starting back in 1978.
On The Journalthe morning lead
Senior army officer slams government defence plan as 'catastrophic' and 'act of self-harm'
Lt Col Conor King has written a scathing assessment of the government’s major 2023 defence strategy.
Allez les Bleus
Gardaí considering heading to France for Paris Olympics to assist in mammoth security operation
Poland’s defence minister said his country will be sending soldiers to the Paris Games.
On The Journalrosscahill
Gardaí release four people arrested in probe into fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
Northern Ireland
Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as leader of the DUP as he faces historical offences allegations
The Lagan Valley MP issued a statement to confirm he was charged and a judicial process has started.
Weston AirportHungarian men charged with heroin smuggling at Airport now charged with organised crime offence
