Ireland News » Wicklow News Ireland » Wicklow » Politics: ‘That has changed’: Helen McEntee says Ireland now takes defence spending seriously
Ireland did not spend as much on defence and security “as we should have” in the past, Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has said. McEntee said she would be asking the Government to increase the ...
News Ireland » Wicklow » Politics: Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned
Defence minister Helen McEntee and EU diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas were both pressed this morning about Ireland’s record as one of the lowest defence spenders in Europe. They were speaking to national ...
News Ireland » Wicklow » Politics: Government asked to clarify if ministers invited to Peter Thiel-linked conference in Wicklow
A PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL gathering linked to billionaire investor, Palantir co-founder and Donald Trump ally Peter Thiel is reportedly due to take place in Co Wicklow next month, bringing together ...
News Ireland » Wicklow » Politics: Royal Navy Warship Sent to Defend Ireland's EU Meeting From Air Attack but Must Stay 22km Offshore
A Royal Navy warship will provide air defence for an EU meeting in Ireland Pexels/Ariful Islam A Royal Navy warship is being deployed to provide air-defence protection for Ireland during a major ...