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Why does Ireland need to increase its defence spend?

The Government is to increase spending on the Defence Forces from €1bn a year to €1.5bn annually by 2028 in what will be the single biggest investment in the military in the history of the State Ciara was joined on the show by Cathal Berry, Independent...

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06.30 12 Jul 2022


Why does Ireland need to increase its defence spend?


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06.30 12 Jul 2022


The Government is to increase spending on the Defence Forces from €1bn a year to €1.5bn annually by 2028 in what will be the single biggest investment in the military in the history of the State

Ciara was joined on the show by Cathal Berry, Independent TD, and a former Army Ranger.


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