Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
298. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her Department’s input to the development of the national security strategy; when the strategy is likely to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2393/26]
View answerThe Programme for Government 2025, Securing Ireland's Future, sets out a number of commitments relating to national security and defence, and work to give effect to these is well under way.
The establishment of a Ministerial Council on National Security is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and it will function to enhance central co-ordination of the Department of the Taoiseach on strategic national security matters.
The preparation of a draft National Security Strategy, as set out in the Programme for Government, is ongoing by the Department of the Taoiseach, and will cover the range of national security issues that are being considered by the Ministerial Council, which include the deteriorating security situation in Europe given Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine and the growth in cyber and hybrid threats to Europe.
The work will integrate inputs from a range of relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Defence; Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; An Garda Síochána; the National Cyber Security Centre and the Defence Forces.
Alongside other stakeholders, my Department will be fully engaged in the preparation of the Strategy.
