Ireland cannot assume that nobody would attack us, says Varadkar

The Dáil heard that Ministers will meet this evening to examine at what needs to be done to accommodate up to 20,000 refugees from Ukraine. Picture: Larry Cummins

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said Ireland will have to increase military spending over the coming years.

Speaking at Leaders' Questions, the Tánaiste said the country needs to have the ability to effectively patrol seas and skies.