Ireland 'not able to defend itself from air, sea, or cyberattack'

Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne said the issue of defence must be treated as a priority. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Ireland is not able to defend its air space, seas, or cyberspace in the event of an attack, Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne has claimed.

He made the comment after receiving a response from the Government in the Seanad on the state of the country’s defences.