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Largest business lobby group in Ireland now calling for greater defence spending.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Ibec calls for increased funding in defence and security
Ibec has called on the Government to increase investment in Ireland's defence and security.
www.rte.ie
December 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Largest business lobby group in Ireland now calling for greater defence spending.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit jrnl.ie/6898302
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit
Sources have said their role was to operate a drone shield around Leinster House and Government Buildings.
jrnl.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit jrnl.ie/6898302
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Ireland could work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Ireland could work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
EU leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit
www.irishtimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ireland could work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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🇮🇪 scrambles for security to handle rapidly changing new world order
🇷🇺, emboldened by a weakened western alliance, may ramp up intelligence & hybrid warfare activities in 🇮🇪
As Kremlin has traditionally focused on weak & militarily neutral countries
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
🇷🇺, emboldened by a weakened western alliance, may ramp up intelligence & hybrid warfare activities in 🇮🇪
As Kremlin has traditionally focused on weak & militarily neutral countries
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
Ireland scrambles for security to handle rapidly changing new world order
America’s position on Ukraine has brought Irish neutrality into sharp focus and put our defence capabilities onto the political agenda
www.thetimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🇮🇪 scrambles for security to handle rapidly changing new world order
🇷🇺, emboldened by a weakened western alliance, may ramp up intelligence & hybrid warfare activities in 🇮🇪
As Kremlin has traditionally focused on weak & militarily neutral countries
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
🇷🇺, emboldened by a weakened western alliance, may ramp up intelligence & hybrid warfare activities in 🇮🇪
As Kremlin has traditionally focused on weak & militarily neutral countries
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday providing an additional €100 million in financial assistance for Ukraine
Tánaiste to bring proposal for €100m in aid to Ukraine
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday providing an additional €100 million in financial assistance for Ukraine.
www.rte.ie
March 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday providing an additional €100 million in financial assistance for Ukraine
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🇮🇪The Government of Ireland is to donate a substantial portion of Ireland’s ageing air defence systems to protect towns and small cities in Ukraine.
Giraffe Mark IV radar systems will be transferred to the Ukraine. Ireland possesses 7 of the Giraffe systems, at least 3 are to be handed over.
Giraffe Mark IV radar systems will be transferred to the Ukraine. Ireland possesses 7 of the Giraffe systems, at least 3 are to be handed over.
February 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🇮🇪The Government of Ireland is to donate a substantial portion of Ireland’s ageing air defence systems to protect towns and small cities in Ukraine.
Giraffe Mark IV radar systems will be transferred to the Ukraine. Ireland possesses 7 of the Giraffe systems, at least 3 are to be handed over.
Giraffe Mark IV radar systems will be transferred to the Ukraine. Ireland possesses 7 of the Giraffe systems, at least 3 are to be handed over.
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🇮🇪 has the LOWEST spend on defence out of 38 European states, according to a NEW study
🇮🇪 spends LESS than other NEUTRAL countries, such as Austria and Switzerland
🚨neither of which have a navy or huge maritime areas to monitor & safeguard
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
🇮🇪 spends LESS than other NEUTRAL countries, such as Austria and Switzerland
🚨neither of which have a navy or huge maritime areas to monitor & safeguard
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Ireland spends least on defence among 38 European nations, study finds
Ireland ranks lowest in Europe for defence spending, as global military budgets surge amid growing security concerns
www.irishexaminer.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🇮🇪 has the LOWEST spend on defence out of 38 European states, according to a NEW study
🇮🇪 spends LESS than other NEUTRAL countries, such as Austria and Switzerland
🚨neither of which have a navy or huge maritime areas to monitor & safeguard
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
🇮🇪 spends LESS than other NEUTRAL countries, such as Austria and Switzerland
🚨neither of which have a navy or huge maritime areas to monitor & safeguard
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich jrnl.ie/6622212
Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US Vice President JD Vance at the conference today.
jrnl.ie
February 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich jrnl.ie/6622212
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Europe has changed: suddenly, radically and dangerously. If any government refused to address this reality it would be failing in its primary duty: to ensure the security of its people, its territory and its values.
Wise advice & insight from Ben Tonra
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Wise advice & insight from Ben Tonra
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Should Ireland revisit its neutrality? Prof Ben Tonra and Dr Raymond Murphy debate
Renewed international focus is coming on Ireland’s attitude to defence as Finland and Sweden join Nato
www.irishtimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Europe has changed: suddenly, radically and dangerously. If any government refused to address this reality it would be failing in its primary duty: to ensure the security of its people, its territory and its values.
Wise advice & insight from Ben Tonra
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Wise advice & insight from Ben Tonra
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=56434
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=56434
Britain to boost cyber warfare capabilities
The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
February 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=56434
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=56434
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The Kinahan cartel’s close links with two major Russian crime networks was exposed yesterday following an international money laundering inquiry featuring an unusual set of criminals.
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
The Kinahan cartel, the Russian socialite, and the multi-billion money laundering network
The Kinahan cartel’s close links with two major Russian crime networks was exposed yesterday following an international money laundering inquiry featuring an unusual set of criminals.
www.independent.ie
December 5, 2024 at 8:58 AM
The Kinahan cartel’s close links with two major Russian crime networks was exposed yesterday following an international money laundering inquiry featuring an unusual set of criminals.
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
