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The security protections for EU Presidency 

A drone defence programme, including helicopters and shotguns, is set to be rolled out by Irish D...

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08.00 26 May 2026


The security protections for EU Presidency 


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08.00 26 May 2026


A drone defence programme, including helicopters and shotguns, is set to be rolled out by Irish Defence Forces to provide enhanced security during the six-month EU Presidency that will be hosted in Ireland, beginning on the first of July.  

With the details on all of the protections and what we might see on the ground here. Claire spoke to Crime and Security Correspondent with The Irish Times, Conor Gallagher. 


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