Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am familiar with it. I thank Dr. Burke. In his opening statement Dr. Burke said our democracy, critical infrastructure, energy pipelines, fibre-optic cables and cyberspace are vulnerable to attack. I understand the Government has ordered a new radar system and the Navy will be beefed up, which I welcome and support. I see the need to protect them. I am trying to match this with why we need to be part of a regional force or another body outside the UN.