THE “MODEST” 5.6% increase in Irish defence spending – to €1.174bn – in Budget 2023 appeared not to cause any negative reaction from either the minister responsible, Simon Coveney, or other interested quarters. This is because the sums have already been done and negotiations concluded, not merely for this year but the next six years,… Read more »
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