UK urged to boost military presence in North as Republic 'freeloads' on defence

  • 📰 IrishMirror
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 98%

Ireland Headlines News

Ireland Latest News,Ireland Headlines

A report by an influential think tank identifies Ireland's 'flimsy' defences as a security risk for Britain

Britain has been urged to increase its military presence in Northern Ireland – because of the Republic’s lack of proper defence.

It says the Republic plays very little part in European defence co-operation, and its forces – especially maritime – need rapid strengthening to be capable of defending against today’s threats.“The UK should certainly encourage this. But the current threats to our own security are growing and urgent,” the report states.

We have no combat jets to protect our skies – and we now only have the capability to put one Naval Service vessel out to sea at a time because of staff shortages. “In an age of growing geopolitical threats, this gap in the UK’s north-western defences now directly endangers its national security. ”

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 4. in İE

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Sky to sponsor men’s and women’s Republic of Ireland teams in new dealFAI’s four-year search for a sponsor of the men’s national team finally comes to an end
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »

Lee Carsley rules out taking Republic of Ireland jobFormer Ireland international committed to his role with England U-21s
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »

Sky’s sponsorship deal with Republic of Ireland teams worth up to €8mFAI’s four-year search for a sponsor of the men’s national team finally comes to an end
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »

Republic of Ireland U21 assistant set to be named new Bohemians managerAlan Reynolds will finish up on Jim Crawford’s international staff this week before returning to top job in Premier Division.
Source: The42_ie - 🏆 5. / 86 Read more »

Republic of Ireland squad update as Ryan Manning called up by John O'SheaManning is a late addition to John O'Shea's squad for friendlies with Belgium on Saturday and Switzerland next Tuesday.
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »

Robbie Brady's set-piece ability could be key for Republic of IrelandRobbie Brady's recall to the Republic of Ireland squad could provide a boost in set-piece situations. The 32-year-old left back or wing back offers a potent dead-ball threat, capable of delivering various types of options. Interim manager John O'Shea may look to utilise Brady's ability in the match against Belgium.
Source: The42_ie - 🏆 5. / 86 Read more »