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Tuesday 22 September 2020
The suspicious device was found in Drimnagh.
Smith is accused of membership of the terror group Islamic State.
The clip claimed that the army was to start patrolling the streets.
The 38-year-old former Irish defence forces member was due to return to Dublin District Court today.
Gardaí received reports of a suspect device located at a property near Harold’s Cross Road this afternoon.
Minister Paul Kehoe has thanked them for their service.
Upon arrival in Ireland, personnel will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The incident happened just before 6pm today.
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene.
Smith was arrested at Dublin Airport in November.
The troops will be self-isolating for 14 days in line with HSE guidelines.
Aidan Friel is a member of the Irish Defence Forces while also playing League of Ireland football.
HSE officials said the wait time is typically four to five days.
A Facebook post said the army was “setting up camp” on the quays.
The Defence Forces have been very busy – but they’re not patrolling the streets.
20 cadets will be starting the role from today.
Members have been told to be prepared to provide assistance to civil authorities.
The soldiers were injured around 900km north-east of the capital Bamako.
Private Sarah Fitzsimons celebrated her passing out parade today with her mother Sergeant Sandra Murphy.
The recovery operation began at 10am today.
The naval vessel was built in Appledore Shipyards in the UK and entered service in 1999.
The end-of-year summary of defence and security operations in 2019 has been published.
Members of the Defence Forces have submitted their Christmas messages to loved ones.
Minister Paul Kehoe changed standard policy so a civilian psychiatrist could apply for the job.
Depending on how quickly her case is processed by Turkish officials, she could land back in Ireland as soon as tomorrow.
The former Defence Forces member who was married to an Islamic State fighter is due back in Ireland
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
Smith will undergo a security assessment when she returns to Ireland, it was reported earlier this month.
It’s the 12th such vessel detained by the Naval Service so far this year.
Lisa Smith and her child are currently in Turkey.
Simon Coveney has said his primary concern is for Smith’s two-year-old daughter.
Sources have confirmed to TheJournal.ie that plans are in place to bring Smith home from the warzone.
A number of buildings in Edenderry were evacuated last night.
The president said recent comments he made about Defence Forces pay are “very much within the Constitution”.
Officers today called for the provision of quarters for married couples or the introduction of a rent allowance to assist them.
Mark Mellett said he believes the organisation’s challenges will get worse before they get better.
The government has said the changes would make Irish military careers more attractive.
As president, Higgins is the supreme commander of the Defence Forces.
Higgins was speaking at an event celebrating members of the Defence Forces.
The vessel is the 9th to be seized so far this year off Irish waters.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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