Drama at GRA conference as delegates reject call to engage in planning for EU Presidency On day three of the seminar in Westport, Co Mayo, members were debating a motion to re-engage with planning meetings for the massive security operation.

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A second video with questions about the lack of independence in how Gardaí will carry out a review of the Garda investigation into fellow Gardaí. @thejournal.ie

Some video from the doorstep with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan. He’s not for turning on the call for a public enquiry. 1/2 @thejournal.ie

'Witch hunt' gardaí receive standing ovation at GRA conference as group calls for public inquiry Eamonn Cunnane, who is the garda at the centre of the Bikegate scandal stood with the seven other gardai who were “wrongly suspended for years” from Limerick.

'Witch hunt' gardaí receive standing ovation at GRA conference as group calls for public inquiry jrnl.ie/7019023

Garda group conference to call for action to address threats to members during fuel protests The Garda Representative Association (GRA) will meet in Westport, Co Mayo this week to discuss a range of topics.

Garda group conference to call for action to address threats to members during fuel protests jrnl.ie/7017431

French peacekeeper killed by 'non-state actors' alleged to be Hezbollah in South Lebanon One peacekeeper was killed and three were injured in an attack from a group alleged to be Hezbollah this morning.

A French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon during an attack against UNIFIL this morning, alleged to be carried out by militant group Hezbollah jrnl.ie/7016685

Defence Forces confirms use of AI to monitor Shadow Fleet vessels in Irish waters Commander Brian Matthews of the Irish Naval Service spoke during an appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence.

Defence Forces confirms use of AI to monitor Shadow Fleet vessels in Irish waters jrnl.ie/7012300

Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online The Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly confirmed today that criminal probes have been launched.

Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online jrnl.ie/7011419

It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body Up to 1,000 forecourts have ran dry amid the nationwide fuel protests.

It may take about "ten days for normality to resume" at filling stations according to the country's fuel industry body.

Close to 900 forecourts have ran dry amid nationwide protests.

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Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.

Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí jrnl.ie/7009762

How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.

While many protesters in Ireland are complaining about fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.

Every garda in the country ordered to work for next three days for ‘exceptional event’ All members with public order training have been told to arrive in their protective gear.

Every garda in the country ordered to work for next three days for ‘exceptional event’ jrnl.ie/7009535 @davidmacredmond.bsky.social

Tensions at Whitegate: Gardaí Public Order Unit leave refinery as stand off continues An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery had been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.

Tensions at Whitegate: Gardaí Public Order Unit leave refinery as stand off continues jrnl.ie/7008828

Whitegate blockade leader says protesters aren’t “acting the langer” The Journal has spent the day with the protestors in Whitegate Refinery who are, for the most part, farming contractors and construction workers.

The Whitegate Refinery has been scene to a now two-day long protest and soft blockade by demonstrators.
The Journal has spent the day with the protesters who are, for the most part, farming contractors and construction workers.
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Spanish police arrest Irish man wanted in connection with Dublin-based organised crime probe The investigation is ongoing since 2021 and is looking at wide-reaching activities of a crime group with bases in Dublin and on the east coast.

Spanish police arrest Irish man wanted in connection with Dublin-based organised crime probe jrnl.ie/7006561

Gardaí investigate suspicious package sent to office of the Director of Public Prosecutions The incident began at 3.30pm when the building at Infirmary Road in Dublin 7 was sealed off.

Gardaí investigate suspicious package sent to office of the Director of Public Prosecutions jrnl.ie/7006418

Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires President of Cycling Ireland Ciaran Cannon was speaking after a report in Britain found that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year.

Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires jrnl.ie/7005649

Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld This week The Journal visited Kyiv and its suburbs to see the impact of the Russian invasion.

Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld jrnl.ie/7001561

Interesting to see that @bsky.app is attempting to limit me posting about the reality of the war in Ukraine.
And has attached a warning on my post.
This article is about the impact of the war on pregnant women and their babies.

Irish humanitarian aid helping pregnant women in Ukraine as war brings rise in premature births The Journal is in Kyiv reporting on the war in Ukraine.

One group suffering as the four year war drags on are pregnant women and their babies. Since the conflict started there has been a 20% increase in infants born prematurely, their mothers suffering in the stress of the war zone and the cold of winter.
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Came across this fascinating drone display in Kyiv today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. @thejournal.ie

Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square The Journal is in Kyiv reporting on the Ukraine war this week.

Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square jrnl.ie/6999254

McEntee said she is open to engaging with Ukraine to learn lessons on drone defence The Journal is in Kyiv this week reporting on the Ukrainian War.

McEntee said she is open to engaging with Ukraine to learn lessons on drone defence jrnl.ie/6999828

Zelenskyy attacks Orbán for blocking €90bn EU loan just days before Hungarian election The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.

My latest piece from Ukraine:

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hit out at Viktor Orbán for blocking a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, just days before Hungary goes to the polls in a tense general election.
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McEntee begins visit to Kyiv for high level meetings and to mark Bucha massacre anniversary The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.

McEntee begins visit to Kyiv for high level meetings and to mark Bucha massacre anniversary jrnl.ie/6998701

Garda sergeants and inspectors group says has 'no confidence' in force's suspension system The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors annual conference begins today in Westport, Co Mayo.

Garda sergeants and inspectors group says it has 'no confidence' in force's suspension system jrnl.ie/6997826

Irish Air Corps plane safely out of Beirut after mission to extract army engineers It is understood that the mission took place this afternoon with the Air Corps C295 cargo aircraft making one of the first wartime resupply flights to Beirut.

C295 proving its worth in a joint operation in an active warzone.

Irish Air Corps plane safely out of Beirut after mission to extract army engineers jrnl.ie/6996839

Taoiseach opposes public inquiry into 'trauma' of six-year Limerick garda probe Speaking in Limerick this morning Micheál Martin spoke of his belief that he would prefer that there should be an internal garda review of the case.

Taoiseach opposes public inquiry into 'trauma' of six-year Limerick garda probe jrnl.ie/6996472

Starmer gives go ahead for British forces to begin boarding Russian Shadow Fleet ships The operation will be focused on sanctioned ships transiting British waters.

Starmer gives go ahead for British forces to begin boarding Russian Shadow Fleet ships jrnl.ie/6995000

Solicitor calls for inquiry as cases against three more Limerick gardaí withdrawn Retired garda Peter O’Donnell, 52, Garda Paul Baynham, 37, and Garda Niall Deegan, 51, were cleared in Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.

Solicitor calls for inquiry as cases against three more Limerick gardaí withdrawn jrnl.ie/6993827