Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2025-05-08
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Duncan Smith (LAB), Dublin Fingal East

It is a national embarrassment that we are without detection systems in our skies and waters and must rely on the Royal Air Force, RAF. We have outsourced that element of our sovereignty for a long time. The Tánaiste brought a note to Cabinet on a radar detection system that he wants to bring on board. Will he provide to the House more details on the timelines and costs involved?

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Sitting date: 2025-05-08