Russian spy ship monitored by Defence Forces leaves Irish waters after two-day surveillance

“The Defence Forces have been monitoring that vessel for around 36 hours,” Mr Harris said. Picture: Denis Minihane.

A Russian intelligence-gathering vessel has now left Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) after being monitored by the Defence Forces for two days.

Tánaiste and defence minister Simon Harris confirmed the ship had been in Ireland’s “area of interest”.