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Using foreign ship to police major summit raises constitutional questions, former AG says
The state’s ability to adequately secure major EU Presidency events has come under the spotlight
County CorkTwo men appear at Fermoy District Court charged with more than 70 counts of child sexual abuse
LimerickTrial to begin of four gardaí and retired superintendent for alleged perverting course of justice
PeacekeepersUN calls on Israel to halt drone strikes near peacekeepers after Irish troops near miss
Cyber Security
Companies must begin to search for child sexual abuse imagery on work computers, expert says
Mick Moran, CEO of Hotline.ie, spoke to The Journal at a major international cyber security event in Dublin.
Ukraine
Government planning for possible visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland
It is understood that officials are working on a plan for Zelenskyy to come here, possibly as early as December.
National Security
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk
Security concerns are being raised as Ireland prepares to take on the rotating presidency of the EU next summer.
Investigation
Two men to appear in court tonight charged in connection with fire at Drogheda Ipas centre
The two men were arrested this morning by investigators and have since been charged.
no drone zoneAviation authority probe into drones near Dublin Airport finds construction firm as operator
21 gun saluteLoud booms heard in Dublin this morning were a practice run for the presidential inauguration
Army ranger WingIrish Special Forces receive international award honouring their work in €157m drug seizure
Back
Billy Kelleher says election was 'disastrous' and had catastrophic effect on party morale
A number of ballots were spoiled in Cork because people had written in Kelleher’s name.
Scott MedalsGardaí to be honoured for bravery in fire rescue and armed incidents with terrorists and robbers
on the ground
Analysis: Rioters last night overwhelmingly young men and little sign of pre-planning
Four gardaí were injured in last night’s rioting in West Dublin – here’s what it was like on the ground.
There was little sign of much organisation among the rioters in Saggart last night.
By contrast there was significant premeditation on Tuesday when lasers were pointed at the Garda helicopter overhead.
Peace cuts
Ireland may be forced to cut up to 40 troops from Lebanon
We visited the 127 Infantry Battalion today who are preparing to deploy to Lebanon in November. They are putting their final training touches in the Glen of Imaal.
Dungarvan
Town missing unit of gardaí after four members injured in two serious assault incidents
The gardaí are based in Dungarvan and were attacked over two nights last week, causing them to have to take sick leave to treat their wounds.
on the ground
Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.
Peacekeeper padre
How Fr Paul Murphy helps Irish peacekeepers prepare for danger
Niall O’Connor is reporting this week from South Lebanon where he met Fr Paul Murphy who cares for the Irish soldiers.
Peacekeepers
Fears in south Lebanon that the Irish leaving will be 'the beginning of another war'
This week Niall O’Connor reports from South Lebanon about what is next for the troubled region as UNIFIL prepares to exit.
pay imbalance
Trainee officers still being paid far less than the minimum wage, military group warns
Lieutenant Colonel Conor King, General Secretary of RACO, made the comments ahead of the conference which begins this morning in Trim, Co Meath.
MV Gary Chouest
US ship, believed to be involved in secret subsea military work, returns to sea after Cork visit
The MV Gary Chouest spent last week in Cork Harbour and at a quayside in the town of Cobh.
niall donald
Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 that ended his presidential campaign
The money was received this afternoon, The Journal has confirmed.
Oireachtas securityJustice Minister says Connolly broke rules by signing Ní Shionnáin in daily at Leinster House
National SecurityDisappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget
