Naval Service awaits green light to join EU fleet to fight piracy

The Naval Service’s most senior officer says his personnel are ready and willing to create history by joining anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa.

Commodore Hugh Tully told the Irish Examiner he hoped the Government — currently considering sending an Irish ship to aid an EU force there — will give the green light for the operation.

It would be the first time the Naval Service has ever been involved in such a mission.