Patrick Keatinge News Today

War mania has convulsed Europe since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO is having something of a renaissance. EU member states have bought into the

The retention of personnel and pay crisis in the Defence Forces has placed a question mark over Ireland’s capacity to follow through on its military record as a member of the United Nations “top table”, according to a security and defence expert.

Irelands new international role with the UN at risk due to its inadequate defence capabilities A leading expert has warned that Ireland is potentially vulnerable to threats to our seas and airspace because of its lack of defensive capabilities. Dr Patrick Keatinge said issues such as inadequate recruitment and retention of personnel are challenging the capacity of the Irish Defence Forces to "follow through" the countrys newly enhanced international role as an elected member of the UN Security...