Cathal Power

Father, husband, Irishman, naval officer, views are my own.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

Recently, Irish Defence Forces members had to withdraw from Operation IRINI, due to the absence of a continued UN mandate.

This is an example of why the Triple-Lock is no longer fit for purpose, when it comes to peace work.

I was proud to visit Operation IRINI and see its work.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

On Operation IRINI, it is deeply unfortunate that due to the absence of a continued UN mandate, members of the Irish Defence Forces can no longer participate.

‘IRINI’ is the Greek for peace and if we want to ensure continued peace work abroad, we need to reform the Triple-Lock.

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

NS ship conducting Maritime Defence and Security Operations. These operations involve the maintaining of Maritime Domain Awareness in a complex and dynamic environment. This will form part of the wider security framework for the EU Presidency in 2026.

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

This week Commodore Kirwan is representing the Ireland at the Chiefs of European Navies conference CHENS 2026 in Madrid, joining European naval chiefs to discuss shared maritime security from the Baltic to the Indo‑Pacific.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, 🇮🇪 addressed the #UNSC open debate on maritime security.

Safe, secure and open maritime navigation is the backbone of the global economy and key to international stability. 🌏🌊

It is in our shared interest that the freedoms of the high seas are respected by all.

Ireland’s first National Maritime Security Strategy, published this year, focuses on risks and threats to national security and defence in the maritime domain.

🔗 https://t.co/CACF7OsCIE

[Robert McCabe @rc_mccabe]

🚨 Job opportunity 🚨

Hiring a Researcher for the MARSEC Research Project at @NMCI_Ireland and @MTU_ie.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of cutting edge research on Ireland's #maritime #security.

Job details: https://t.co/CvokKYakxG
Applications close: 15 May @ 1300

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

LE Samuel Beckett conducted a PASSEX with @hms_mersey over the weekend. Providing a excellent opportunity to strengthen cooperation, interoperability on the High Seas @RoyalNavy

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

In Valentia Island for the Subsea Cable Security and Resilience Symposium today, standing at the place where the first transatlantic cable connected Europe and North America in 1866!

Protecting our undersea infrastructure is now a central pillar of Ireland’s defence strategy.

[Department of Defence @IRLDeptDefence]

Minister @HMcEntee addressed the Valentia Island Subsea Cable Security and Resilience Symposium today. This brings together industry, government, military and academia to discuss the security and resilience of critical undersea infrastructure.

Read more: https://t.co/PMwV8dfvWN

[Tony Geraghty (Former Navy Commander) @TonyG_NS]

The reality behind Ireland’s anti-submarine warfare plans.

Link to my article in today's @irishexaminer
👇
https://t.co/xtxcnaMjcq

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

Today,Irish Naval Service & Irish Air Corps participated in a PASSEX with the Spanish Navy. Carrying out manoeuvring exercises to strengthen maritime skills & test interoperability between both nations. Irish Air Corp personnel participated in flight ops with Spanish Helicopter

[Tony Geraghty (Former Navy Commander) @TonyG_NS]

The Russian shadow fleet: Inside the ships that blur commerce and strategy.

Link below to my article in today’s @irishexaminer

https://t.co/XxqvmIeRhq

[Irish Naval Service @naval_service]

Happy Mother’s Day to the all the Naval Mothers.

Today we celebrate the mothers of our personnel, alongside the serving mothers who balance motherhood with strength, compassion and love.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

On Wednesday 25th February, The Research Ireland Defence Innovation Challenge Prize Event took place at the Central Bank, Dublin. This event marked a significant milestone in the Defence Forces & Department of Defence’s flagship research programme. Minister for Defence Helen McEntee T.D. and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless T.D., announced over €1.8m in prize funding for the successful teams, Sea Scan and MASH. This challenge is a national initiative aimed at unlocking the power of research to develop innovative solutions to enhance the capabilities of the Defence Forces at a time of increased global focus on defence readiness.

[Department of Defence @IRLDeptDefence]

Congratulations to Dr Robert McCabe on his appointment to lead new MARSEC project @NMCI_Ireland

Together with @DeptCEE we've allocated €470k to support this 2yr pilot programme aimed at enhancing maritime cyber resilience & assessing risks to critical underwater infrastructure

[AfloatMagazine @AfloatMagazine]

AI Vessel Detection Project Wins €1.8m Funding https://t.co/k54duqzJeO #AI #VesselDetection #MaritimeSecurity #ResearchFunding #TrinityCollegeDublin

[Department of Defence @IRLDeptDefence]

🎥 Highlights from yesterday's launch of Ireland's first-ever National Maritime Security Strategy aboard the LE Samuel Beckett at Sir John Rogerson's Quay!

You can explore the strategy in detail here: https://t.co/zG4jeGJ4kw).

#defence #Ireland 🇮🇪

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

An AI-enhanced vessel detection system developed by researchers from Trinity College Dublin, has been awarded funding to help enhance the Irish Naval Service's defence capabilities https://t.co/8JguWkPG8p

[Department of Defence @IRLDeptDefence]

The Minister for Defence, @HMcEntee TD launched Ireland’s first-ever National Maritime Security Strategy, which follows from an extensive public consultation

Read more https://t.co/A6o7b1tIid

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The Irish Naval Service will today launch a new recruitment campaign involving interactive online videos https://t.co/xm4HwLh10r