Tuesday 1 September: Defence & Neutrality: Is Ireland “Freeloading” On Its Neighbours?

European Defence Ministers meet in Ireland as questions grow over the country’s limited defence capabilities and reliance on its nearest neighbour for security. With closer NATO ties also under discussion, how much pressure is Irish neutrality under?Plus, as cost-of-living pressures mount, how long can Government continue deferring carbon taxes and reversing excise cuts to shield households from rising prices?Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by: Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State  Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Sinn Fein  Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief, Bloomberg Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.