EU assistance key to helping secure Irish defence

Retired Vice Admiral‎ ‎Mark Mellett with Tánaiste Micheal Martin. Mr Mellett said  Ireland had massive maritime and air security responsibilities

Ireland needs to work with international organisations, like the EU, and with neighbours in order to secure its own defence, the former head of the Defence Forces has said.

Retired Vice Admiral Mark Mellett said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further pushed the EU’s defence and security capabilities onto the agenda.