Helen McEntee

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Today with David McCullagh · Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union · 1 Jul 2026 podcast

So we have what we need.

And what I can say is that the threats and the changes as we've seen them, even from the last two presidencies, they have evolved.

So the types of risks when it comes to drones, when it comes to what's happening at our seas.

We've only seen that happening in a very recent time.

So we are responding as quickly as we can, while at the same time making sure that we have what we need to cover all of those different elements or different issues.

Well, look, we're going to work with partners in the same way that other European countries have, in the same way the previous presidencies have.

And for me, that's the sensible thing to do.

For me, it's important that we respond to any type of risk or threat by working together.

And I think as Minister for Defence, I've been really clear on that, that that is actually what I want us to do more of, because I think it's not only good for us and for our security.

But it shows that solidarity.

It shows that we are serious and that we are capable partners in supporting other countries as well.

So I'm not going to get into security matters.

But what I can say is that at all times, we are a neutral country.

We have a very clear constitution.

We have always set out very clearly that our defence forces and our Gardaí are the ones that are in charge of the security here.

And that has not changed and that won't change.

won't change are the ones responsible here working with the defence forces.

So, again, this is non-lethal aid that we are providing, that we are offering.

Well, look, we have tanks that are on the ground in Lebanon.

We have vehicles that are on the ground in other parts of the world where we're involved in peacekeeping operations.

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