Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones

Drones observed by the Irish navy hovering by the flight path of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a recent State visit uncovered some serious fault lines in Ireland’s security and defence.

It has also highlighted a lack of clarity in Ireland’s chain of command in responding to potential security threats.

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