Simon Coveney: Ireland unlikely to join Nato any time soon

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says he does not envisage Ireland joining Nato any time soon.  Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Simon Coveney says he does not envisage Ireland joining Nato any time soon.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs says that although there must be a “fundamental rethink” about Ireland’s defence capabilities, Ireland’s military neutrality does not look set to change.