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Is the Defence Forces capable of protecting Ireland?

Outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in his farewell speech made some interesting comments around Irel...

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16.15 9 Apr 2024


Is the Defence Forces capable of protecting Ireland?


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16.15 9 Apr 2024


Outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in his farewell speech made some interesting comments around Ireland’s defence strategy.

But how prepared is Ireland for such an attack and is our Defence Forces up to scratch if needs be?  

Kieran was joined by Conor King Lieutenant Colonel, and General Secretary of RACO and Patrick Bury, Senior Security lecturer at the University of Bath, former NATO analyst and army officer...


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