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Should our defence spending be increased?

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has said that Ireland is likely to increase its annual defence...

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07.50 29 Apr 2022


Should our defence spending be increased?


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07.50 29 Apr 2022


Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has said that Ireland is likely to increase its annual defence spending by at least €500 million in the coming years.  

That’s a 50 percent increase on current levels and joining Aideen to discuss this is Independent TD and former army ranger, Cathal Berry.

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