Allegations regarding violation of a UN arms embargo in Libya by ex-Defence Forces members have been brought to the attention of An Garda Siochana, after Tánaiste Micheál Martin expressed his shock at the revelations. Senior officials from the Department of Finance and the Defence Forces will be summoned by an Oireachtas committee to discuss the military training extended to Libyan forces by ex-Army Ranger Wing members.
This training was delivered by Irish Training Solutions, an Offaly-based firm, who were paid substantial amounts to transform the troops of rogue Libyan general Khalifa Haftar into an elite military unit.
In other recent news, several Western firms are believed to be violating the UN embargo by providing services to the rogue Libyan general, Khalifa Haftar, with helicopter transportation supply by an Italian company being highlighted.
Furthermore, last year a serving Defence Forces soldier was under investigation on suspicion of utilising his leave to train Libyan military personnel, an act which appears to violate both military law and UN sanctions.
In separate news, a comprehensive study indicates that the costs of Irish unification could amount to €20 billion annually over a 20-year time span, necessitating considerable tax increases and spending cuts in the southern region.
The former Baggot St Hospital in Dublin, now listed on the state’s register for disposal according to the Health Service Executive.
Finally, on international news, Jose Andres, founder of World Kitchen, alleges that an Israeli attack which resulted in the death of seven of his food aid workers in Gaza was a specific, “car by car” targeting.
Nurturing our friendships to ensure they endure is no easy task; there’s no definite method or science to it. Rather, keeping friendships alive hinges on a delicate balance of mutual respect, constant care, and attention – it’s more so an art than a strict formula.
In the world of opinions, people are still pondering why the Irish hold a fondness for chicken fillet rolls – something that apparently isn’t due to taste alone. Rachel O’Dwyer comments on the strange reality where we vote memes into power, resulting in the odd phenomenon of memes transforming into stocks.
Today’s tech advice is about decluttering: It’s time to dispose of our redundant gadgets, refresh the ones we still use frequently, and remove the cracker crumbs from our keyboards, according to Ciara O’Brien.
In the realm of sports, the growing prevalence of gambling in the US is concerning and we need to address this rather than focus on counting the profits. This issue is further illustrated by the odd scenario surrounding LA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, hinting at America’s unusual relationship with sports betting.
In the Culture and Life section, Michael Harding shares an endearing chronicle featuring a trio of cats – Jack, who has a chronic limp, half-blind Peabody, and puzzled Charlie, who all share a profound bond of affection. Additionally, the pursuit of happiness is a fascinating and paradoxical journey – we often overlook our moments of joy when they finally come, losing sight of the simple delights offered by day-to-day experiences.