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Dublin Airport issues new recommended passenger arrival times as situation at airport improves

Dublin Airport has relaxed its advice to passengers queuing for flights after security screening times significantly improved. It has now revised its recommended arrival times for passengers flying out of the airport. It said that all passengers ...

15 Aug 2022 at 15:39

Recommended passenger arrival times relaxed at Dublin Airport

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15 Aug 2022 at 13:48

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Former Irish soldier to be sentenced for Islamic State membership

A former Irish soldier found guilty of being a member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) is due to appear before a Dublin court on Friday for sentencing. Ex-Defence Forces member Lisa Smith, 40, was found guilty in May of membership ...

22 Jul 2022 at 03:45

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Ex-Irish soldier Lisa Smith jailed for 15 months for IS membership

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for being a member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. The 40-year-old ex-Defence Forces member was found guilty in May of IS membership but was ...

22 Jul 2022 at 14:18

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Ukrainian soldiers hold flowers as volunteer troops marry at Kyiv checkpoint

Two members of the Ukrainian military have married in their fatigues as their country faces continued bombardment by Russia. Lesia Ivashchenko and Valerii Fylymonov, both members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces, were ...

07 Mar 2022 at 11:30

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Ministers announce €2.4m funding to solve challenges faced by Defence Forces

A total of €2.4million in funding has been announced to develop disruptive solutions to challenges faced by the Defence Forces. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and ...

18 Feb 2022 at 12:02

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Taoiseach lays wreath in Lebanon in memory of Defence Force members

The Taoiseach travelled to Lebanon this weekend to visit members of the Irish Defence Forces. Today (Sunday May 29), Micheal Martin laid a wreath in the southern Lebanese town of Tibnine in memory of the 47 members of the ...

29 May 2022 at 13:17

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Taoiseach visits Irish troops in Lebanon

The Taoiseach travelled to Lebanon this weekend to visit members of the Irish Defence Forces. On Sunday Micheal Martin laid a wreath in the southern Lebanese town of Tibnine in memory of the 47 members of the Defence ...

29 May 2022 at 12:41

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Report recommends more staff, equipment and training for Irish Defence Forces

An extra 2,000 people are needed in the Irish Defence Forces in addition to extra resources and training, Minister Simon Coveney has confirmed. Speaking on RTE's Morning Ireland, the Minister for Foreign Affairs ...

06 May 2022 at 11:05

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Former Irish soldier found guilty of membership of so-called Islamic State

A former Irish soldier has been found guilty of membership of the so-called Islamic State terror group. Ex-Defence Forces member Lisa Smith, 40, was acquitted of a separate charge of financing terrorism after a ...

30 May 2022 at 15:06

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Ex-Defence Forces soldier found guilty of membership of so-called Islamic State

A former Irish soldier has been found guilty of membership of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. Ex-Defence Forces member Lisa Smith, 40, was acquitted of a separate charge of financing terrorism ...

30 May 2022 at 17:03

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'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 ...

06 Apr 2022 at 12:01

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