7/ Read the draft Bill for yourself:
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
#IrishDefence
#Security #Ireland #irishdefence
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
#IrishDefence
#Security #Ireland #irishdefence
General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025
www.gov.ie
May 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
7/ Read the draft Bill for yourself:
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
#IrishDefence
#Security #Ireland #irishdefence
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
#IrishDefence
#Security #Ireland #irishdefence
Listen to my latest #MooneyOnPolitics #Podcast: Irish Govt cannot “#TripleLock” itself out of #IrishDefence capability crisis
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Irish Govt cannot “Triple Lock” itself out of capability crisis
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January 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Listen to my latest #MooneyOnPolitics #Podcast: Irish Govt cannot “#TripleLock” itself out of #IrishDefence capability crisis
open.spotify.com/episode/0cDy...
open.spotify.com/episode/0cDy...
Two poll results from today’s @independent /#IrelandThinks poll that support my analysis of what’s next for #Irishdefence policy (as set out in my recent podcast and @irishexaminer op-ed)
open.spotify.com/episode/4r4P...
open.spotify.com/episode/4r4P...
March 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Two poll results from today’s @independent /#IrelandThinks poll that support my analysis of what’s next for #Irishdefence policy (as set out in my recent podcast and @irishexaminer op-ed)
open.spotify.com/episode/4r4P...
open.spotify.com/episode/4r4P...
For members of this government our @defenceforces are a prop… a photographic backdrop.
Their plan to scrap the #triplelock is a performative distraction… to make it look like they did something “big” on defence… anything except spend actual cash!!
#IrishDefence
Their plan to scrap the #triplelock is a performative distraction… to make it look like they did something “big” on defence… anything except spend actual cash!!
#IrishDefence
June 28, 2026 at 5:41 AM
For members of this government our @defenceforces are a prop… a photographic backdrop.
Their plan to scrap the #triplelock is a performative distraction… to make it look like they did something “big” on defence… anything except spend actual cash!!
#IrishDefence
Their plan to scrap the #triplelock is a performative distraction… to make it look like they did something “big” on defence… anything except spend actual cash!!
#IrishDefence
I grasp that the #IrishDefence #triplelock should be reformed… but calling it a Russian or Chinese veto saying it undermines Irish sovereignty is completely off the mark.
It is based in Irish law, i.e. it could be changed/amended by the Oireachtas… the very definition of sovereignty
It is based in Irish law, i.e. it could be changed/amended by the Oireachtas… the very definition of sovereignty
February 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I grasp that the #IrishDefence #triplelock should be reformed… but calling it a Russian or Chinese veto saying it undermines Irish sovereignty is completely off the mark.
It is based in Irish law, i.e. it could be changed/amended by the Oireachtas… the very definition of sovereignty
It is based in Irish law, i.e. it could be changed/amended by the Oireachtas… the very definition of sovereignty
What was going on in the Irish defence as the Wallabies cut loose? (✍️@rugby_ie) #IrishDefence #Wallabies #RugbyAnalysis
What was going on in the Irish defence as the Wallabies cut loose?
The data underlines how uncharacteristically disconnected Ireland were.
www.the42.ie
July 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM
What was going on in the Irish defence as the Wallabies cut loose? (✍️@rugby_ie) #IrishDefence #Wallabies #RugbyAnalysis
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
#Ireland #IrishDefence
A cynical part of me wonders if Trump forces a ‘deal’ through over Ukraine that the British government can return to sticking its head in the sand over defence spending. The same could be said for Ireland.
#Ireland #IrishDefence
A cynical part of me wonders if Trump forces a ‘deal’ through over Ukraine that the British government can return to sticking its head in the sand over defence spending. The same could be said for Ireland.
High court to hear claim of secret Ireland-UK terrorism defence pact
The agreement, allegedly made in the aftermath of 9/11, would have come into effect in the event of a hijacking or terrorist attack in Irish airspace
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
#Ireland #IrishDefence
A cynical part of me wonders if Trump forces a ‘deal’ through over Ukraine that the British government can return to sticking its head in the sand over defence spending. The same could be said for Ireland.
#Ireland #IrishDefence
A cynical part of me wonders if Trump forces a ‘deal’ through over Ukraine that the British government can return to sticking its head in the sand over defence spending. The same could be said for Ireland.