The Taoiseach has been accused of wanting increased defence spending in order to push Ireland towards military alliances in the future.
Speaking to The last week, Micheál Martin said he will establish a new Oireachtas committee on security and defence as there is a “need to create debate” on Ireland’s role within Europe and our ability to protect ourselves from cyber, energy, and maritime security threats.
Mr Martin said that Ireland was “blissfully unaware” of the conversations on security happening in the EU.
However, his stance has been criticised by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who said that the Programme for Government already commits to around…