"Defence Minister Helen McEntee plans to fast-track new legislation 'This should have been done years ago' - former TD and Defence Forces member Cathal Berry"
"The Government is racing to protect the country's maritime security ahead of Ireland hosting the presidency of the Council of the European Union this summer."
"Defence Minister Helen McEntee is bringing forward new legislation as a matter of urgency to bolster the ability of the Defence Forces to police national waters."
Defence Minister Helen McEntee plans to fast-track new legislation to bolster the Defence Forces' ability to police national waters. The legislation will be brought forward as a matter of urgency to strengthen maritime security. The Government is racing to protect the country's maritime security ahead of Ireland hosting the presidency of the Council of the European Union this summer. The move aims to ensure enhanced capacity to police and secure territorial waters during the upcoming EU presidency. Former TD and Defence Forces member Cathal Berry said 'This should have been done years ago', underscoring the urgency of the measures.
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