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Department redaction ‘error’ in Defence Forces sexual assault allegation report

The Department of Defence has been forced to take down a report published on a Government website due to errors in redacted information relating to details of an alleged sexual assault at a military barracks. The Mohan Report was published on Friday ...

29 Mar 2023 at 11:38

Local News

Planning permission granted for gas storage compound at St Conal’s Hospital

Planning permission for a new gas storage compound and associated tanks at St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny has been granted. Permission for the development was sought by the Health Service Executive (HSE) North West and it was approved on ...

04 Apr 2024 at 12:11

National News

Women of Honour group meets Tanaiste and Taoiseach

The Women of Honour group has warned that problems in the Defence Forces will “continue to linger and fester” for decades unless the terms of reference for an inquiry into abuses in the military are significantly broadened. The support ...

12 Jun 2023 at 18:53

National News

Deal for four new Air Corps helicopters announced

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has announced a deal for four new light-utility helicopters to boost Air Corps capabilities. The Department of Defence recently signed contracts for delivery of the new Airbus H145M helicopters, which will be ...

30 Dec 2024 at 00:01

National News

Government set to splash €45 million on new luxury jet by end of year

A new Government jet is set to be bought by the Department of Defence before the end of the year to replace the current ailing aircraft. The new jet, which was put out to tender last year at a cost of €45 million, is due to replace ...

17 Oct 2024 at 12:33

National News

'Dangerous' Defence Forces live air firing exercises to take place this month

The public is being warned of Defence Forces live air firing exercises due to take place this month. That's according to the Department of Defence, which is urging people to stay clear of the area at Gormanstown Camp in Co Meath ...

06 Apr 2022 at 12:01

National News

Ireland and US ‘standing together’ to oppose Russian aggression, says Biden

Ireland and the US are “standing together to oppose Russia’s brutal aggression” in Ukraine, US president Joe Biden has said. In his address at Leinster House, Mr Biden also referenced Irish neutrality, stating that the country ...

13 Apr 2023 at 19:45

Local News

Major makeover to repair Finner Camp gym building

A decayed gymnasium at Finner Camp which was at the point of being ‘dangerous’ is to get a major makeover. The building was put out of commission due to structural damage. Soldiers in the 28th Infantry Battalion have had to ...

27 Jul 2023 at 08:57

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