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Can Ireland defend its borders?

Defence Minister Simon Coveney has said a report on Defence Forces spending and our abilities to ...

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07.34 31 Jan 2022


Can Ireland defend its borders?


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07.34 31 Jan 2022


Defence Minister Simon Coveney has said a report on Defence Forces spending and our abilities to defend the country will be brought to the government within 2 weeks. So does the country have the ability to defend itself from outside threats? Ger Aherne, Retired Brigadier General spoke to Ciara this morning.

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