EU states sent 69 million rounds of ammunition to Israel
The Ditch can exclusively report that EU member states exported 69 million rounds of ammunition to Israel since October 2023 under the controversial EU-Israel trade agreement
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Arms lobbyists told clients to take part ‘to fullest extent’ in government neutrality forum
An Irish arms lobbying group urged clients to participate in the government's controversial neutrality forum – while one of its co-founders moderated a discussion without her lobbying role being disclosed in official event literature.
Gaza on brink of mass starvation, F-35 parts illegally transported through Irish airspace yesterday
With Gaza on the brink of mass starvation in the middle of relentless Israel Defense Forces (IDF) bombing, Irish state authorities yesterday assisted a FedEx flight carrying 13 shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel as it illegally flew through Irish territory.
Weapons worth €53 million exported to Israel under EU trade deal since October 2023
The Ditch can exclusively report that EU member states have exported €53 million in arms and ammunition to Israel since October 2023 under their controversial Israel trade agreement.
Landlord TD failed to declare property interests
Independent TD Gillian Toole failed to declare her housing contracts with local authorities – for six rental properties – as well as her directorship of a property company.