Slow development of Irish maritime security strategy raises concerns

Ireland’s high-tech economy is dependent on the subsea digital cables from North America to Europe and the country’s energy supply is heavily dependent on gas pipelines and electricity interconnectors from Britain.

Concerns are being expressed at the apparent slow pace in developing Ireland’s first maritime security strategy, requested by government 15 months ago.

Announcing the intention to devise the strategy in November 2023, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the issue of Ireland’s maritime security is “paramount”.