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'Not neutral, just defenceless' - what if Ireland was invaded?

Jun 21, 202328 min
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Episode description

This week President Michael D Higgins rebuked the Government for launching a debate about neutrality and the possibility of joining Nato, saying ministers were “playing with fire”. Ireland has no military radar, no fighter planes and for a maritime nation – very few ships. So how can Ireland’s military can deal with current threats? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Cathal Berry

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