MaoiliosaO'Culachain

CEO | eID Easy | Entrepreneur | Dublin

[Niall O’Connor @NiallJournal_ie]

This legal and constitutional issue hasn’t been resolved. Especially re ROEs.
There’ll be a huge operation next week off Wicklow.
Anyone who thinks a French or British capt will listen to an Irish liaison officer on their ship in a crisis scenario really isn’t grasping reality.

[TheJournal.ie @thejournal_ie]

The Irish soldiers who fought at the Siege of Jadotville have not been honoured with the State's highest bravery medal because of a cover-up to protect bad choices by politicians and senior Irish military leaders, a new book claims.
https://t.co/HaywcUpWvL

[Sinéad O’Sullivan @SineadOS1]

I get that "procurement" is the most boring part of any organization, but in defense it's also the most important. I recommend anybody interested in budgets, procurement, government spending, or defense to download the full PDF.

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

Defence Forces not worthy of a mention Jim?

[Mick Caul @caulmick]

FOUR aircraft that cost almost €50million, used for vital medical evacuations and surveillance by the security forces, were grounded as they have not been properly maintained by the Air Corps, the Irish Mail on Sunday can reveal ✍️ Valerie Hanley

The Department of Defence and Defence Forces were unable to say last night when the Swiss-made Pilatus PC-12s - delivered just six years ago - will be back in operation.

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

@IrishAirCorps PC 12 aircraft grounded, according to reports in todays Mail on Sunday.
Given that this aircraft is used for surveillance purposes and we are currently hosting events in relation to the EU presidency, it is not a welcome development.

[Red Hanrahan 🇮🇪 ハヌラハンーあか @Red_Hanrahan]

*Ireland sends a Giraffe Radar to Ukraine

Leftists: "Oh my God. This is a violation of neutrality! Stop this blatant escalation!"

*North Korea sends tens of thousands of troops, artillery and Ballistic Missiles.

Leftists:

[MaoiliosaO'Culachain @moculachain1]

@renewablesmiffy @BBCNewsNI 💯

[MaoiliosaO'Culachain @moculachain1]

@gylesnamopaleen 💯

[Cathal Berry @BerryCathal]

Absolutely no reason why 🇮🇪 cannot have a similar capability to this to assist our neighbours in their hour of need.

We are quick to ask for help when we need it, but slow to reciprocate…

@dfatirl @IrishAirCorps @naval_service @defenceforces @CivilDefenceIRL @DubFireBrigade

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

The Triple Lock was initially to enable 🇮🇪troops legally deploy on 🇺🇳 peacekeeping mission in the Congo in the 1960’s

“Significantly, the mechanism was designed to ensure 🇮🇪 would have a veto over 🇺🇳 — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND”

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

France and Italy say they want to create a multinational coalition to replace the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon

Unless the TRIPLE LOCK is amended, 🇮🇪 won’t be able to contribute in any meaningful way https://t.co/FQY7VtgHji

[Barry R McCaffrey @mccaffreyr3]

Sec Hegseth fires four star US Army General CD Donahue commanding US Army Europe. Donahue clearly the most extraordinary combat leader in a generation. Brilliant. Fearless. Bold. Integrity. Incredible leader.

[Barry Andrews MEP @BarryAndrewsMEP]

If it happens, Ireland should participate.

.@defenceforces have a proud record in #Lebanon 🇱🇧.

But it requires reform of our 'triple lock' policy, which gives veto to Russia, China and the US over our foreign policy.

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

🇮🇪 defending itself.
A good letter in todays @IrishTimes on 🇮🇪 lack of defence capability and the failure by the government to provide the required financial resources and will to address the crisis.
@MichealMartinTD
@SimonHarrisTD
@HMcEntee
@IRLDeptDefence

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

Today, the Chair of the EU Military Committee (CEUMC) General Seán Clancy visited the EU Satellite Centre (SatCen) in Madrid—a cornerstone of Europe’s defence architecture. With 6,000+ annual intelligence reports, SatCen provides geospatial intelligence, critical for #CSDP missions like #Atalanta, counter-piracy, and hybrid threat response.

As conflicts evolve, space-based surveillance is non-negotiable. SatCen’s expanding capabilities will strengthen EU-NATO cooperation and crisis decision-making.

Security through Unity, Credibility through Capability.

A strategic asset, proving: To act fast, Europe must see first. #StrongEurope #DefenceInnovation #EU #Military #nato

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

✅ Neutrality Vs Militarism is not a useful debating tool in 🇮🇪 anymore because we are no longer able to talk very clearly about what war & peace is

[RoyK @roy_kinsella]

🇮🇪 🇵🇱 💪

[Cllr Pio Smith @CllrPioSmith]

What are the necessary and sufficient steps required to achieve fulfilment of the plan? @HMcEntee

Suggestions welcome

[Conor Hogarty @ConorHogarty]

Taoiseach proposes referendum to create new ministerial office for maritime issues.

How about a dedicated full-time Minister for Defence, necessary to drive the change and required improvement in defence capability.
It's time to fix defence.

https://t.co/txaRuDCY5L