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Ireland is taking some of the load of the RAF and the RN?
The RN also patrols the seas around Ireland.
Ireland draws up 'record' $1.5 billion defense budget - Breaking Defense
“This level of investment is critical in the current geopolitical situation,” said Micheál Martin, Irish deputy prime minister and defence minister
breakingdefense.com
Ireland is incapable of intercepting unauthorised or hostile aircraft within its own airspace because it does not operate an air surveillance radar and for political reasons has attempted to keep details secret about an agreement with the UK which allows for Royal Air Force fighter jets to deploy over Irish airspace should such interceptions be necessary. Some lawmakers have even demanded the Irish government share details of the pact to ensure it does not breach the country’s neutrality, according to Sky News.
The RN also patrols the seas around Ireland.