Kildare company supplied parts to Israeli weapons maker this month
In the past two months a Kildare company sent three shipments of components to the largest supplier of weapons to the Israel Defense Forces.
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'Current geopolitical situation': Central Bank briefed media team on potential scrutiny of Israeli war bonds
The Central Bank of Ireland briefed its media team about negative public reaction to its approval of Israeli war bonds and also highlighted the bonds had “no upper limit”.
Irish companies supply parts to IDF weapons maker
Four Irish companies are supplying components to the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) biggest arms supplier, according to shipping records uncovered by The Ditch.
Government arranged meeting with housing lobbyists backing garden sheds within hours
Lobbyists looking to deregulate Ireland's housing market so homeowners can build de facto sheds in their gardens without planning permission were offered a meeting with senior government advisers less than 24 hours after sending an introductory email to Micheál Martin.
Documents show arms lobbyists’ plans to influence defence policy despite public opposition
Internal documents from a lobbying group representing international arms manufacturers reveal plans to target politicians, influence policymakers, and place articles in the media – despite acknowledging the Irish public is not interested in greater spending on arms.