Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
266. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Defence her plans to permit Royal Navy vessels to patrol Irish waters during Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, as reported recently (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16871/26]
View answerIn the context of the forthcoming EU Presidency, security rests primarily with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and An Garda Síochána. I am advised that the Defence Forces are in ongoing discussions with An Garda Síochána, on a range of security matters particularly in an Aid to the Civil Power capacity as part of the formers preparation for the Presidency. I trust the Deputy will appreciate it is not appropriate to comment further on operational or security details at this juncture.
