Fourth flight transported IDF missile arming devices over Ireland

A fourth Israel-bound cargo flight flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year, carrying 27 arming devices that were, according to shipping records, “to be used in the Arrow 3 missile interceptor for end use by the Israel Ministry of Defence”.

Third flight transported IDF weapons over Ireland

The Ditch can reveal that a third Israel-bound cargo flight flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year – carrying more than 24 tonnes of weapons for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Second plane transported IDF weapons over Ireland

The Ditch has uncovered a second Israel-bound cargo flight that flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year – loaded with more thanr 23 tonnes of weapons for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Israel illegally brought 7.6 tonnes of weaponry through Irish sovereign airspace

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that an Israeli-operated flight carrying Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) weaponry flew through Irish sovereign airspace without legal permission. 

IDF explosives transported over Irish airspace

An Israeli-operated cargo plane flew through Irish sovereign airspace this year loaded with explosives on the way to the Israel Defense Forces, according to documents obtained by The Ditch.

Plane collecting IDF weapons flew through Irish sovereign airspace

An Israeli-operated cargo plane has flown through Irish sovereign airspace three times this year on its way to the US to collect Israel Defence Forces (IDF) weaponry. 

State assisting Israeli flights collecting US military cargo through Irish airspace

The state is facilitating an Israeli cargo plane using Irish airspace to pick up Israel Defense Forces (IDF) weaponry from the United States. 

State steered engineer reports used to downgrade mica scheme claims

The state has required engineers working on the mica scheme to submit draft reports and receive guidance from the Housing Agency before final reports are accepted. These reports have been crucial in affected homeowners being awarded grants they maintain are inadequate.  

Engineers Ireland members: state assessment of mica homes neither ‘fit for purpose’ nor scientific

Engineers say the state’s standard for assessing mica redress grants – which is being used to downgrade affected homeowners to cheaper options – isn’t appropriate and isn’t grounded in science. 

Limerick mayor getting €25,000 a month rental income, owns 23 properties

Limerick mayor John Moran gets more than €25,000 a month in rent from his transatlantic property portfolio.

Company paid almost €30 an hour per worker for state contract – workers paid minimum wage

An outsourcing company paid at least €210 million in state contracts since 2012 is charging the HSE almost €30 an hour per worker for a major contract – while these workers are paid the minimum wage, less than half that. 

Defence Forces promoted captain to commandant despite conviction

An army captain court-martialled for illegal smuggling has been promoted to the rank of commandant.