The Ditch editors

'Perhaps the worst moment': Israel to AIPAC on Occupied Territories Bill passage

The Israeli Ministry of Justice told a controversial pro-Israel lobby group and US politicians that the Dáil passing of the Occupied Territories Bill was “perhaps the worst moment" of 2019 – and spoke of Israel’s efforts to "support the Irish government's stance" of blocking the legislation. 

Three illegal FedEx weapons flights assisted through Irish airspace to Israel last month

Irish state authorities last month assisted three FedEx flights through Irish territory as they illegally carried F-35 combat jet parts to an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) airbase.

Almost 400 tonnes of munitions shipped through EU territory to Israel

A ship carrying 374 tonnes of bomb shells has passed through EU maritime territory on its way to Israel. 

Sexual assault and theft among 21 Defence Forces court proceedings over two years

The Irish Defence Forces held 21 military trials – including cases of sexual assault, mistreatment of subordinates, theft and alcohol-related misconduct – over the last two years. 

Seán Kelly hosted wind energy event run by policy adviser’s ex-employer

Fine Gael presidential hopeful Seán Kelly and his policy adviser hosted a renewable energy event for the same adviser’s former lobbyist employer.

Fine Gael presidential hopeful Sean Kelly claims rental expenses for office owned by party colleague

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has claimed rental expenses since at least 2017 for a constituency office owned by a party colleague.

Gareth Sheridan’s Nutriband admitted internal financial controls 'not effective'

Gareth Sheridan's company Nutriband admitted earlier this year that its internal financial controls are "not effective" and contain "material weaknesses".

Sheridan sought well above average $2,700 a month for rental property

Gareth Sheridan is renting out a two-bedroom US investment property he advertised this year for $2,700 a month – well above its area’s average rent – despite his claims that addressing the housing crisis is a “top, top priority”. 

Gareth Sheridan sued for fraud in the US

An US investment bank is suing Gareth Sheridan for fraud and breach of contract.

Director of Gareth Sheridan's company under European investigation for 'national security concerns'

A shareholder and director of presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan’s biotech company owns a weapons factory whose attempt to take over another company is being investigated by Romanian authorities over national security concerns and links to Russia.

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan's company cut deal with Israel Defense Forces-linked hospital

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan’s company paid an Israeli hospital that trains Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers $50,000 in a medical technology deal. 

Elbit Systems subsidiary ships military cargo from Slovenia to Israel despite ban

A subsidiary of Israel’s biggest arms manufacturer used a Slovenian port to transport military cargo – a week after the Slovenian government banned these shipments.