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Emotional scenes as Charlie Bird hands over two cheques totalling €3.3m to charity in special ceremony after huge fundraising campaign

Tens of thousands of people also took part in almost two hundred separate Climb with Charlie fundraisers across Ireland, the US, South Africa, Australia and Spain

Irish Mirror

Returning 4,200 lost bags at Dublin Airport 'like climbing a sand dune'

The Oireachtas Transport Committee also heard that the Defence Forces are not expected to be needed to help the airport with Covid-related staff absences

Irish Mirror

RTE broadcaster Charlie Bird hails 'most remarkable day' as he presents €3m cheque to charities

Charlie Bird presented two cheques totalling €3,376,000 to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta following the unprecedented Climb with Charlie Campaign.

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Ex-soldier turned Dublin firefighter celebrates retirement with a-glazing cake

Ken Clarke is set to move on to batter things after 20 years of service in the DFB

Dublin Live

Just 15 women apply for Defence Forces as Chief of Staff is quizzed over 'cultural issues'

“Any inappropriate behaviour to anybody serving in the Defence Forces will simply not be tolerated."

Irish Mirror

Aer Lingus slammed as CEO refuses to appear before TDs to discuss flight cancellation and luggage chaos

“It’s the least they can do in terms of their customers, in terms of explaining to the public what the current position is.”

Irish Mirror

Largest increase in budget to build 'agile and modern' Defence Forces, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the action plan reflects the Government’s commitment to 'this vital public service'

Irish Mirror

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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

What do Dubs think about the army being brought in to help at Dublin Airport?

The Defence Forces are on standby in the event of staff shortages

Dublin Live

Defence Forces 'on standby' to help at Dublin Airport to avoid 'reputational damage'

Several Aer Lingus flights to and from Dublin were cancelled on Wednesday

Irish Mirror

Dublin Airport says plan to handle summer surge is working but blames Covid-19 for cancellations, delays and lost luggage

'The contingency plan now in place to train and have Defence Forces personnel on standby if we experience significant COVID-19-related absences in Security Operations remains prudent'

Irish Mirror

Dublin Airport says plan to tackle delays is working

Army was set to be put on stand by to help with security

Dublin Live

Dublin Airport: Over 2.3 million passengers last month as operators say army will be on standby

"The contingency plan now in place to train and have Defence Forces personnel on standby if we experience significant Covid-19 related absences in Security Operations remains prudent."

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Soldiers ordered on round trip of more than 500km to work as security at Dublin Airport

All the personnel will be put up in barracks in Dublin when they are working at the airport – but the soldiers still have no idea what they will be paid for the special duty.

Dublin Live

Dublin Airport: Soldiers ordered on 500km round trip for security work

The soldiers were sent for training after the Government announced last week that the army was being put on standby to help at the airport

Dublin Live

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

Irish Mirror

Army troops furious at Dublin Airport work call for clarity on what roles they'll be filling

Defence Forces representative groups have warned that the army should not be used as cheap labour to cover failings at the country’s busiest airport.

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Deploying soldiers at Dublin Airport will have 'domino effect' on rest of troops

The plans have been slammed by Defence Forces who have asked for more clarity

Irish Mirror

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."

Dublin Live

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

Queues and delays continue to cause problems at Dublin Airport

Irish Mirror

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

Irish Mirror

Up to 40 Russian spies are working undercover in Ireland and hiding in general population

One senior source told the Mirror that Russia had spent years building up its intelligence assets in Ireland

Irish Mirror

Government looking to buy or lease new jet for Taoiseach to attend global events

The current 18-year-old Learjet is 'nearing the end of its natural life'

The Independent UK

Ex-Irish soldier guilty of being Isis member

Lisa Smith was earlier found not guilty of a separate charge of funding terrorism

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