John Brady
Question:26. Deputy John Brady asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the current situation in regard to the development of a national security strategy. [14312/23]
View answerTuesday, 18 April 2023
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Our national security is always a primary concern for the Government, and we are carrying out substantial work in building and sustaining our security and capabilities across several sectors, including justice, defence, the economy, energy and cyber.
The threat from republican paramilitaries is an ongoing priority and our authorities continue to work closely with their counterparts in Northern Ireland and Britain to counteract it.
The deterioration in the European security environment caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine; the related economic and energy impacts of that war; the growing impact of cyber-attacks; instability in the international environment; and challenges posed by hybrid threats are all aspects of a more complicated international security environment in which we and our partner states are developing strategic responses.
The Tánaiste announced last week the Government’s plans for a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. The Forum will seek to generate an open, evidence-based discussion on our foreign and security policy.
The Forum is designed to build public understanding and discussion on the links between the State’s broad foreign policy approach, national security and resilience, and the State’s defence posture .
Question No. 27 resubmitted.