with Tara Flanagan
The vessels are being monitored off the south-west coast.
Ireland has left itself 'quite vulnerable' to Russian ships that have sailed into Irish waters.
That's the view of Cork South West TD Michael Collins as the Air Corp and Naval Service monitor the vessels off the south-west coast.
He says the country doesn't seem to have suitable aircraft to watch them.
Deputy Collins says the Russian ambassador must be asked to explain his country's actions:
42 South Africans Deported From Ireland
They left Dublin on a specially chartered flight yesterday afternoon
Investigations Continue After Woman Injured In Dublin
The woman was taken to St. James's Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
Convicted Paedophile Bill Kenneally Dies
The former basketball coach was serving a 19-year prison term for sexually abusing young boys in Waterford from the late 70s through to the 90s
Dáil Approves Proposal To Abolish Three-Day Abortion Waiting Period
The bill will now be examined by an Oireachtas committee before progressing to the next stage.
Government Set To Announce Plans To Tackle Financial Crime
A new action plan will replace the current guidelines on money laundering and terrorist financing.
EPA Report Calls For Greater Urgency To Prevent Water Pollution
They are warning the country's cleanest rivers are continuing to decline despite ongoing efforts to improve water quality
TDs To Vote On Removal Of Three Day Wait Period For Abortion
The Sinn Féin motion - if passed - will amend the legislation that was signed into law in September 2018
Dublin Airport Passenger Cap To Be Removed
Proposals were brought to the meeting by the Transport Minister, and he's hopeful the law can be enacted before the Dáil's summer recess.
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