Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland and for Defence Helen McEntee TD at the launch of the Maritime Defence Strategy at the Le. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosThe economy would “wouldn’t last ten days” if subsea cables or the gas interconnector is attacked and destroyed, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil. The Government is also considering establishing two naval bases on the east and west coasts as part of efforts to increase the state’s maritime security. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosThe national maritime security strategy also outlines how the current volatile international security environment has “heightened the risk of foreign actors” threatening Ireland’s maritime domain for strategic advantage. “Also, we still are waiting for the National Security Strategy, which should have come first.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2026 16:10 UTC