The Future of Irish Defence Policy: an expert report launched by Barry Andrews MEP on January 30th, 2026
- Jan 29
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Updated: Feb 4
Report recommendations:
Complete the National Security Strategy as a Matter of Urgency
Create a Standalone Minister for Defence
Stay neutral and continue co-operation with our international security partners
Invest in our own Defence Forces.
Re-establish Ireland’s own Air Policing Service
Remove Ireland’s ‘Triple Lock’ mechanism
Support the manufacture of military equipment by Irish companies
Expand the Ireland-UK Defence Memorandum of Understanding
Greater Irish involvement in CSDP and PESCO
Join European Air Transport Command in Eindhoven
Review Ireland’s obligations under Article 42.7 of the TEU (mutual assistance)
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