Ireland's difficulties in resourcing the Air Corps were laid bare once again this week.
A midlands defence expert believes Ireland's lack of security is blatantly apparent to outside forces.
It comes after two Air Corps helicopters, and another aircraft were withdrawn from a recent British air show due to air traffic control issues at Casement Aerodrome.
Former Defence Force member, Mullingar's Declan Power believes the incident advertises Ireland's vulnerability when it comes to international security.
He says we're offering bad actors an incentive to take advantage of us:
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