Maritime security strategy aims to restore sight to Ireland's 'seablindness'

Defence minister Helen McEntee at the launch of the maritime defence strategy at the LÉ Samuel Beckett. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Ireland’s first ever maritime security strategy is receiving a general welcome from various defence and security experts.

They complement the ambition of the strategy, measures to drive co-ordination among Ireland’s numerous maritime agencies, and formal declarations of the need to enhance military co-operation with neighbours.