Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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I think what Mr. Kelly and Ms Ní Bhriain are asking us to do is take our positions seriously in relation to this and he is expressing a view. People have come in here with a very different view. I was not offended by their view even though I disagree with them.

Ms Ní Bhriain mentioned that Russia has never vetoed a peacekeeping mission, if I heard that correctly. My hearing is not 100%. Will she just clarify that?

I am concerned about cables and cybersecurity. I feel we do have to protect the cables and having a functioning navy is very important and being equipped. On cybersecurity, the attack on the HSE was instanced. As someone who believes in neutrality, I do not have any problem with our increasing our capacity to deal with cyberattacks. The State is already in the process of doing that and I do not see anything in relation to neutrality that would stop us from doing that or even co-operating with other countries on that. Do the witnesses see a problem with protecting our cables or the risks of cyberattacks from hostile interests or criminal gangs?