Taoiseach suggests Cork's Tyndall Institute could help protect undersea cables

Speaking alongside European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Friday, Mr Martin said Ireland’s maritime security is 'extremely important'

Micheál Martin highlighted the Institute's research of  cable types and methods to protect key underwater infrastructure off the Irish coasts. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has said new technologies will be used to protect Ireland’s undersea cables and pointed to the role Cork's Tyndall Institute could play.

Micheál Martin highlighted the Institute's research of new cable types and methods to protect key underwater infrastructure off the Irish coasts.