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Revised NDP will see increase in defence spending, minister says

Revised NDP will see increase in defence spending, minister says

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

To be set out on Tuesday, the National Development Plan will include up to €30 billion in additional capital expenditure for infrastructure.

'Glaring gaps' in Ireland's defence remain as Defence Forces numbers fall to 7,500

'Glaring gaps' in Ireland's defence remain as Defence Forces numbers fall to 7,500

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

The Defence Forces' "historically low" numbers of 7,500 are a reflection of the slow pace of implementing recommended reforms