Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive response. It is encouraging to hear that with the support of the EDA, the Defence Forces are enhancing their capability and improving their readiness. This will contribute more effectively to both regional and international security.

I am aware that the EDA chief executive visited Ireland last year and had discussions with the Defence Forces and Department of Defence senior officials on new opportunities. Certainly, cyber defence, maritime security and medical support are pressing issues in the context of the training and skills development in our Defence Forces. Will the Tánaiste elaborate on some of the projects that are currently live at the minute? Were applications submitted for calls within the European Defence Fund to support these projects and programmes?

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