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Lowest-ranked soldiers set for €5,000 pay hike under new Government plans for the Defence Forces budget

After much controversy about low-pay, there are major changes to allowances, these will be paid to all of those at the rank of three-star and able-seamen personnel.

Irish Mirror

Defence Forces to get €200 million radar to monitor foreign military jets in Irish airspace

The lack of such radar means the Defence Forces have no way of knowing if foreign jet fighters or bombers are flying over Ireland – and sources say Mr Coveney is determined to fix that

Irish Mirror

Irish government faces no-confidence vote after losing majority

Foreign minister confident government will win vote

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Irish government faces no-confidence vote after losing formal majority

Ireland's main opposition party, Sinn Fein, said it will table a motion of no confidence in the government next Tuesday, testing the ruling coalition after it lost its formal majority in parliament earlier this week.

Reuters

Johnson resignation offers ‘opportunity to reset’ Anglo-Irish relations – Martin

One Irish parliamentarian claimed Boris Johnson had overseen ‘the lowest ebb’ in Anglo-Irish relations since the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach Micheal Martin pictured arriving in Ukraine after invite from Volodymyr Zelensky

Micheal Martin will use the trip to reiterate Irish solidarity with the Ukrainian authorities in the face of the Russian invasion

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach restates solidarity with Ukraine as he arrives in Kyiv

Micheal Martin will witness the damage caused by Russian forces on his visit to the Ukrainian capital.

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Irish premier due to arrive in Kyiv for series of engagements

The State visit comes two weeks after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Micheal Martin to visit Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Germany, Ireland slam UK move toward overriding Brexit deal

The foreign ministers of Germany and Ireland have reiterated their condemnation of the U

The Independent UK

Germany and Ireland tell UK: No justification for breaking Brexit deal

Germany and Ireland on Sunday told Britain there was no legal or political justification for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to override parts of the Brexit deal governing trade with Northern Ireland.

Reuters

Defence Forces representatives slam deployment at Dublin Airport as a 'form of cheap labour'

The plans have been slammed by the Defence Forces who have asked for more clarity concerning health and safety

Dublin Live

Soldiers hit back at being asked to 'compensate' for poor management of Dublin Airport queues

"We need clarity on the type of roles our members will be expected to perform, what their working conditions will be."

Irish Mirror

Defence Forces to undergo training immediately to be on stand-by at Dublin Airport

Queues and delays continue to cause problems at Dublin Airport

Dublin Live

Members of Defence Forces to undergo training to assist at Dublin Airport

At Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, the Government has supported a request from the Minister for Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan, T.D. for members of the Defence Forces to undergo training and be on stand-by to assist the Dublin Airport Authority if required

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Evening Standard

Ireland criticises UK’s ‘unlawful’ approach to Brexit

Ireland criticised Britain’s “unlawful” approach to Brexit on Monday, with Foreign Minister Simon Coveney saying he was “hugely” disappointed at the UK’s plans to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Partnership not provocation needed for NI Protocol negotiations, warns Coveney

The Ireland foreign minister was addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's Brexit plan compared to 'failing to pay mortgage' as EU issues legal threat

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said there was 'absolutely no reason' for the EU to retaliate over Boris Johnson's plan to tear up his own Brexit deal

The Independent UK

Brexit: Protocol bill risks ‘significant harm’ to UK economy, business chiefs warn

Bosses fear Britain ‘teetering on brink of trade war’ after radical unilateral move

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The Independent UK

Irish Government needs to ‘get real’ about protocol problems – Donaldson

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said UK actions over the protocol breach international law.

The Independent UK

Truss: ‘Absolutely no reason’ for EU anger over plan to override Brexit deal

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss’s plans to legislate to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol have been met with outrage in Brussels and Dublin.

Tribune News Service

UK sparks EU ire with bill to override parts of Brexit deal

The United Kingdom unveiled legislation to override parts of the Brexit deal it signed with the European Union, risking a trade war with the bloc, which threatened to take legal action.

Radio France Internationale

Britain, EU set for tense showdown over Northern Ireland trade rules

After a months-long stalemate between London and Brussels, Britain on Monday set out new legislation amending the post-Brexit status of Northern Ireland – a move the EU has warned is in breach of international law.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach says UK plans to renege on international treaty and unilaterally amend Northern Ireland Protocol 'regrettable'

'I think it represents a new low point'

The Independent UK

UK plans to renege on an international treaty ‘regrettable’

Irish premier Micheal Martin criticised the plan to introduce a Bill to unilaterally amend the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson says plan to break Brexit treaty is ‘not a big deal’

The prime minister was warned by Dublin his move would ‘deeply damage’ relations

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