Ireland Should Resist the Pressure to Join the Western Military Bloc
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
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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.
Ireland's 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 country's newly enhanced international role as an elected member of the UN Security Council. Picture: Neil Michael Mon, 15 Feb, 2021 - 20:30 Cormac O’Keeffe Ireland’s new int...