Government urged to purchase fighter jets to protect Irish airspace 

A report by the Commission on the Defence Forces suggests the air corps should get between 12 and 24 jet fighters.

The Government has been urged to purchase up to 24 fighter jets as part of a multi-billion euro package to enable the country to counter terrorist hijackings and hostile incursions into our airspace.

A report by the Commission on the Defence Forces recommends three options as part of a wide-ranging programme of reform of the military, saying Ireland is ill-equipped to deal with the increasing threats from Islamic and right-wing extremists and the activities of Russia and China.