Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome that extra information. It is very reassuring. We should also be aware that while our defences are improving, and rightly so, the threat is also increasing as time goes by. The Tánaiste said so himself and identified what had to be done, even though there are some discordant voices whenever that issue is raised. The Tánaiste is to be congratulated on taking the stand he has taken and on recognising the responsibilities that are on the Irish defence and security forces in respect of not only this country but also Europe.

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