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'Embarrassing': Ireland's defence capabilities questioned over drone incursion during Zelenskiy visit

'Embarrassing': Ireland's defence capabilities questioned over drone incursion during Zelenskiy visit

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

People called Ireland's defence capabilities "embarrassing" in messages to Taoiseach Micheál Martin

'Considerable' concern Ireland lacks ability to protect itself ahead of EU presidency role

'Considerable' concern Ireland lacks ability to protect itself ahead of EU presidency role

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

The report cautioned that "hostile actors amy may use this as an opportunity for disruption and to cause harm".

Ireland 'unprepared' for coastal threats but could avail of EU assistance, MEP says

Ireland 'unprepared' for coastal threats but could avail of EU assistance, MEP says

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

The presence of Russian vessels off the Irish coast has been well documented in the last few years

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