Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We, on the other hand, want Ireland to lead the way. We want to rebuild our Defence Forces so we can protect our neutrality, defend and monitor our skies and seas, and protect ourselves from modern threats including cyberattacks and hybrid attacks. We want to give our Defence Forces the respect they deserve so they and our diplomatic corps can continue to be missionaries of a small nation that makes a big difference for the better all over the world. We want Ireland to be a voice against oppression, poverty and war. We want Ireland to be an international champion for peace, disarmament and multilateralism. We want Ireland to use our history to ensure this planet has a better future.

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