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February
February 2026
The Morning Lead
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
Military oversightOversight committee chair criticises military for increase in 'inappropriate behaviour' cases
National SecurityDefence Minister cites 'vulnerable' maritime infrastructure and launches security 'action plan'
The Morning Lead
Irish naval officers could be deployed as liaisons on foreign ships under new security plan
The proposals are to be contained in the Maritime Security Strategy which will be released this morning at a ceremony in Dublin.
new carsFrench company KNDS to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military as negotiations begin
Kenmare
Gardaí in Kerry rearrest chief suspect in Michael Gaine murder probe
Michael ‘Mike’ Gaine (56) was first reported missing almost a year ago on 21 March last, in May his death was declared a murder when his remains were found near his farm.
lubricating the diplomacy
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
This weekend News Correspondent Niall O’Connor reported from the Munich Security Conference.
Kaja KallasEU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
Helen McEntee
Irish Defence Minister says Ireland considering boarding and inspecting Russian Shadow Fleet ships
Helen McEntee, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, was speaking to The Journal today as she attends meetings at the Munich Security Conference.
munich security conference
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
The Journal is in Munich covering the three day event and has been chatting to global policymakers and military leaders.
Helen McEntee
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
Diplomatic Mission
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
security gaps
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Concerns have been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities could put events held during the presidency of the bloc under threat.
security conference
A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich?
Jaws were on the floor last year when Vance rode in to declare there was a “new sheriff in town” – will the message from Marco Rubio this year be different?
garda probeTwo Limerick gardaí have five-year-long suspensions lifted as fallout from trial continues
no accessAir traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks
Garda dispute
Policing cover for St Patrick's Day events in doubt as gardaí to take industrial action
The Garda Representative Association met for a special delegates conference in Kilkenny today.
cyber crime
Interpol investigators on the gangs behind those +44 calls and how criminals are exploiting AI
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor travelled to Interpol’s Headquarters in Lyon to meet international crime investigators.
Limerick corruptionTrial of Limerick car dealer accused of corrupt payment to garda detective has collapsed
Defence ForcesRevised defence plan deadlines to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow as some projects pushed back
Organised Crime
Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai
David Caunter, who is Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crimes bureau, was speaking to The Journal at the Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
JusticeGarda Commissioner and Justice Minister push back on Taoiseach's call for review into garda trial
Dun Laoighaire
Irish Naval Service inshore patrol vessel suffers damage during high seas near Dublin
The Irish Defence Forces confirmed the incident and said it happened during Storm Chandra.
Epstein fall outGeorge Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release
January
January 2026
rising waters
ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be needed
ESB said the release may cause flooding in Clane and Newbridge.
The Morning Lead
Austrian ambassador: Taking part in European defence and security spend not a threat to neutrality
Austria, like Ireland, defines itself as neutral.
Limerick probeJustice Minister of State: Limerick probe had devastating impact and damaged morale of gardaí
The Morning Lead
Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers
Garda sources say a commitment from government to bring in new regulations misses the key issue.
Secure our futuresEmergency services and military groups claim Government betrayal over pension reforms
