In order to build a deeper understanding of the threats faced by the State, and the links to, and between, our foreign, security and defence policy, I convened a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy.
The Consultative Forum took place over four full days in three different locations; on 22 June at University College Cork, on 23 June at the University of Galway and on 26-27 June at Dublin Castle.
The Forum was chaired by Louise Richardson DBE (formerly Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews). The Chair is responsible for the production of a report to be delivered to me in the early autumn.
Following consideration of the report, I will then decide whether to take recommendations to Government.