Cathal Berry (Kildare South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am not convinced that Ireland could mount a similar meagre operation in 12 months. Where is the point of no return? Where is the point at which the trend is irreversible? I believe we are approaching it. This is really serious. To double up on what Deputy Carthy said, not only should there be a whole-of-government approach but there should also be a whole-of-Parliament approach. National security is so fundamental that it is apolitical. Some societies preach a whole-of-society approach, so it should be non-political or apolitical, with everybody trying to improve things. My main concern is that in 12 months we will not be able to mount a similar already meagre operation.