A high court in Ireland will hear a legal case questioning whether the government secretly agreed with the UK to secure Irish airspace after the 9/11 attacks. Independent senator Gerard Craughwell seeks clarity on this matter, particularly regarding permissions for UK military aircraft in Irish airspace. The urgent legal hearing coincides with increasing emphasis on the inadequacy of Ireland's defense funding, which is the lowest in Europe. Questions surrounding maritime security have also become prominent since a Russian spy ship was spotted in the Irish Sea, further intensifying defense concerns.
The upcoming legal hearing aims to clarify whether the Irish government has a secret defense pact with the UK regarding airspace security against potential terrorist threats.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has acknowledged that Ireland's defense budget, which remains the lowest in Europe at 0.2% of GDP, must be increased in light of rising security risks.
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