Warnings Of Growing Spy Threats As Ireland Plans €1.7b Defence Upgrade

IIEA and Deloitte warn an armed attack on an EU member remains possible.

A new report says foreign intelligence services are stepping up efforts to target companies here.

The Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte warn an armed attack on an EU member can’t be ruled out, and say a whole of society response is needed.

It comes as Defence Minister Helen McEntee will outline €1.7 billion plan to modernise the Defence Forces, including the Military Radar Programme, anti-drone technology and a new Air Corps aircraft.

Defence expert, Mullingar's Declan Power, says there's more that can be done:

Threats to food and port security are being raised in a major new report.

The I-I-E-A and Deloitte study examines issues around security and defence in Ireland as a result of global tensions.

It warns food could disappear from shelves in three days if there is an 'adverse event' at Dublin Port.

Former member of the Defence Forces, Portarlington's Cathal Berry outlines the strategic importance of the port:

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