Portarlington's Cathal Berry feels the 'Security Action for Europe' scheme will help Ireland,
Ireland joining an EU military procurement scheme will "enhance" our neutrality rather than undermine it.
That's according to a former midlands Army Ranger.
It comes as Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to announce the State is signing up to a 150 billion euro plan to allow the government secure military equipment.
The 'Security Action for Europe' or 'SAFE' initiative will also provide access to long-term low interest loans.
Former member of the Oireachtas Defence Committee, Portlarlington's Cathal Berry says it's good news for people campaigning for Ireland's neutrality:
Security and Defence analyst, Mullingar's Declan Power believes the move suits Ireland's needs perfectly
He says it will improve our purchasing power:
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