From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference jrnl.ie/6957573

Some scenes in Munich of a protest here in Odenplatz. A mix of peace activists, pacifists, people carrying posters saying that Germany is not at war with Russia, anti-NATO protestors and others. Also some Ukrainians on the streets as Zelenskyy speaks at the conference. @thejournal.ie

Good morning from day two of Munich Security Conference. A quick video from the conference, slightly interrupted by NATO head Mark Rutte shouting at a Dutch journalist he knows. Here’s my first piece from this morning: jrnl.ie/6957063 Follow @thejournal.ie for more.

A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich? jrnl.ie/6955987

A large protest here at the Odenplast in Munich against the Iranian regime. Follow along on @thejournal.ie for more. My first piece from here: jrnl.ie/6955987

Greetings from Munich in Germany where I will be covering the Munich Security Conference for @thejournal.ie. It is an annual event for the world’s security policymakers to get together and discuss ways to deal with the current geopolitical uncertainty.

Air traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks jrnl.ie/6955076

Cork Airport had to shut down overnight after air traffic controllers phoned in sick jrnl.ie/6953741

Garda group to take industrial action during St Patrick's Day events jrnl.ie/6953995

Interpol investigators on the gangs behind those +44 calls and how criminals are exploiting AI jrnl.ie/6952694

Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social reports from Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France and speaks to investigators dealing with cyber and economic crime.

Keep an eye out tomorrow for updated completion dates. Defence Minister will bring revised deadlines for the completion of major defence projects such as counter drone tech, medium lift helicopters and other key equipment for the Defence Forces tomorrow. jrnl.ie/6951979

European Social Rights committee finds Ireland in breach of Defence Forces members' rights jrnl.ie/6951665

Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai jrnl.ie/6948409

Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social reports from Interpol's Headquarters in Lyon, France where he hears about efforts by the agency to target the Kinahan organised crime group.

Irish Naval Service inshore patrol vessel suffers damage during high seas near Dublin jrnl.ie/6949673

Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister push back on Taoiseach's call for review into garda trial jrnl.ie/6949845

Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister push back on Taoiseach's call for review into garda trial jrnl.ie/6949845

Irish court proceedings take three times longer than the Council of Europe average, according to a new report by the Law Society of Ireland. jrnl.ie/6946266

Defence Forces tell gardaí they can't provide anti-drone security for EU Presidency meetings jrnl.ie/6945363

George Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release jrnl.ie/6944494

Breach of notification requirements by sex offenders to be added to offences where bail can be refused jrnl.ie/6944978

ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be needed jrnl.ie/6943869

A thread of our work this week on the fall out from the Limerick case and the questions raised about the conduct of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigations (NBCI). This issue isn't going away and there will be further developments next week.

Justice Minister of State: Limerick probe had devastating impact and damaged morale of gardaí jrnl.ie/6943203

Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers jrnl.ie/6940487

Taoiseach calls for review into Garda and NBCI handling of Limerick traffic ticket case jrnl.ie/6941777

Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social speaks to sources about the reality on the ground for operational gardaí dealing with illegal scramblers in communities across Ireland.

Emergency services and military groups claim Government betrayal over pension reforms jrnl.ie/6940793

State approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work jrnl.ie/6939674

FG Councillor referred to party's regulatory committee over contacting Garda about speeding ticket jrnl.ie/6939580

Why was a seven-year case brought against five gardaí over road traffic tickets? jrnl.ie/6938865

Four gardaí and retired superintendent found not guilty in cancelling road traffic tickets case jrnl.ie/6936282

'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk jrnl.ie/6933398

Renowned journalist Paddy Clancy, whose career covered more than six decades, has died at the age of 82. He passed away peacefully yesterday at Sligo University Hospital jrnl.ie/6937006

Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos jrnl.ie/6935013

Donald Trump to land in Shannon this afternoon on journey home from Davos jrnl.ie/6935013

A quick video explaining the coverage from my visit to Brussels this week.

Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace jrnl.ie/6932137

Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social reports from Brussels where he met with the European Union's most senior General.

Gardaí and army bomb disposal experts called to Trump Doonbeg as suspicious package found jrnl.ie/6934044

A retired Assistant Garda Commissioner, who was previously involved in investigating complaints of alleged disciplinary breaches in the force, told how it is a “terrifying” ordeal for a serving garda to be put on suspension accused of wrongdoing jrnl.ie/6933011

Senior garda 'was involved in press statements' regarding arrest of superintendent despite denial jrnl.ie/6929056

Israeli tank fired three shots from its main gun towards Spanish peacekeepers in Lebanon jrnl.ie/6925302

Former Army Ranger Wing officer Colonel John Whittaker has been promoted to Major General as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations of the Irish Defence Forces and will take over from Major General Anthony McKenna who is set to retire.

Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador postponed due to Tehran regime protest crackdown jrnl.ie/6925112

Chaplain injured in terror attack and three soldiers to receive bravery award from Irish military jrnl.ie/6924369

Looks like R115 Coast Guard helicopter from Shannon has been on a job off west Cork coast & is making its way to Cork city. Top cover was provided by the ICG fixed wing Beach Craft. Seems to have involved a British registered Fishing vessel off Cape Clear. @thejournal.ie

Armed gardaí raided hotel room as father threatened to kill son, three months before their deaths jrnl.ie/6921931

Independent panel to investigate Tusla's dealings with father and son killed in murder-suicide jrnl.ie/6921931