Government Warned State Could Contribute Billions Indirectly to EU Defence With Little Benefit - 06/01/2026
The Government has been warned that Ireland could end up contributing over €7 billion indirectly to massive defence spends in Europe through its EU contributions but will benefit little in return.A presentation was made to a number of government bodies, including the Department of Defence, warning how Ireland faces losing out in the coming years as Europe prioritises boosting defence spending.The warning comes as work continues in negotiating the EU’s next budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – which will cover the years 2028 to 2034.Behind the scenes across Government, and…
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