Key Quote in this is Naval Service didn't have ONE ship to deploy (due to long standing retention issues) to 3 suspicious vessels that have been operating close to critical subsea infrastructure!! Maritime Patrol aircraft cannot remain on-scene long term (out of fleet of 2 MARPAT aircraft!) Thanks to Fine Gael for running our #DefenceForces into the ground #Shatter #Kehoe #CoveneyX2 🤯. To be Neutral is to protect your State without military alliances, Irish strategy is🤞🏼. https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2023/0402/1367830-russian-ships/