Is Ireland prepared for the EU Presidency meetings?
Summary
Security analyst Declan Power joins Keira Kelly and Shane Coleman to discuss the Defence Forces' warning that Ireland's lack of a national security strategy leaves the country vulnerable to hybrid warfare. The conversation examines recent coordinated incidents, such as European flight hoaxes and infrastructure sabotage, as evidence of state-led threats. Power argues that countering these risks requires a whole-of-government approach and regional cooperation, urging political leaders to prioritize security over distracting policy debates.
Topics discussed
Show introduction and guest welcome
Context: Defence Forces warning and EU presidency
Analysis of recent European sabotage and hoaxes
The critical need for a national security strategy
Whole-of-government approach to security threats
Hybrid warfare and interdependence within Europe
Optimism for future security policy changes
Critique of political distractions and opposition role
Closing remarks and show sign-off
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