A £3 bonus for triplets – Government to wind up century-old contingency fund

Cabinet to be told of reforms targeting loans to smaller builders for development of residentially zoned lands

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Minister hits out over triple lock 'misinformation'

Sinn Féin has "brought Dáil debate to a new low" over its "misinformation" on a Bill to reform the triple lock system, according to Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne.

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McEntee: Israel bombing of south Lebanon like an 'earthquake' with every house demolished

Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs is visiting Irish peacekeepers in south Lebanon.

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Uncle and nephew charged with explosive offences following Louth anti-terror operation

The two men were each charged under Section Four of the Explosive Substances Act 1883

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The Irish Times view on the triple lock debate: more heat than light

The amendment will pass but a calmer debate would be welcome

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New IRA investigation: Army bomb disposal team examines suspected terrorist hide

Gardaí say the operation is part of a long-standing investigation, with two men arrested and further details expected after the examination.

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Seán Rooney preliminary inquest hearings private ‘to protect safety of Defence Forces’

Several hearings held ‘in camera’ in advance of inquest next month

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Defence Forces facing 'looming retention crisis' over removal of supplementary pension

In the first class of recruits in 2013, more than 50% have left the organisation after serving 12 years — with the pension problem cited as the reason, conference hears

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Oil wavers near five-month high as traders weigh risk of Iran threats

Crude flows from the Persian Gulf remain robust

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Final Irish peacekeeping mission to Lebanon 'poignant'

The officer commanding Ireland's final peacekeeping contingent in southern Lebanon has said that next month's mission is 'very poignant and very difficult' for members of the Defence Forces.

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Canadian Defence Minister confirms Alberta base deaths

People have been killed and injured in a serious incident that resulted in a fire on one of Canada's busiest military bases in Alberta, according to Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty.

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Haughey ‘quietly intervened’ while gravely ill to increase naval funding, ex-chief says

Greater investment in ‘larger, more capable ships’ followed from Bertie Ahern government in 2005

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Memorial marks 50 years since Garda killed in bomb attack

Garda Michael Clerkin, who was murdered 50 years ago in a booby trap bomb on the Laois-Offaly border, will be remembered at a memorial event today.

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The Irish Times view on US midterms: a lame duck Trump is still a danger

Most forecasts now favour Democrats to take both houses of Congress

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The Irish Times view on US midterms: a lame duck Trump is still a danger

Most forecasts now favour Democrats to take both houses of Congress

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Garda numbers set to reach record levels but GRA says growth ‘nowhere near enough’

Number of sworn members of Garda set to reach all-time record, likely passing 14,800, this week for first time in history of State

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UK royal navy member appears in court charged with spying for Russia

Teddy Young (24) was accused of obtaining protected information that could benefit unnamed foreign power

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New armour for Defence Forces for first time in 20 years

The Defence Forces is rolling out new body armour to troops for the first time in twenty years.

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Appeal Court upholds Smith's conviction for IS membership

The Court of Appeal has upheld former solider Lisa Smith's conviction for membership of the terrorist group Islamic State.

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Garda arrest driver found to be disqualified after he came to pick up uninsured friend

Two cars seized after gardaí stopped BMW without insurance and friend with disqualification came to get him in Audi

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