Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
466. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Defence 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. [2394/26]
View answerThe Government is committed to the delivery of a National Security Strategy and work is ongoing in finalising the strategy through the Department of An Taoiseach.
The Strategy will integrate inputs from a range of relevant stakeholders, including the Departments of Defence; Foreign Affairs and Trade; Justice, Home Affairs and Migration as well as the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and the National Cyber Security Centre.
The preparation of a draft strategy covers a broad range of national security issues, including the implications of recent security, defence and international developments and their related impacts, notably the deteriorating security situation in Europe given Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the growth in cyber and hybrid threats in Europe.
Along with all other stakeholders, my Department will play a full part in the preparation of the Strategy.
