An EU proposal seeks a fund for defence and innovation projects.
An Oireachtas Security Committee member and Laois TD believes Ireland's neutrality is under threat from the EU.
A proposal is being put forward for a EU regulation to establish a competitiveness fund which will include defence research and innovation projects.
A future plan to boost the EU's defences is also being examined by the committee.
Independent rep Brian Stanley says it's alarming:
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