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‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Policy. Government Defence Policy
Summary
The Government’s policy is to protect the State’s sovereignty and security while remaining neutral and supporting world peace; a debate is expected during consideration of the 1986 Defence Estimate.
asked the Minister for Defence if he will (a) outline the main points of the Government's defence policy and (b) arrange an early Dáil debate on defence policy.
Comment on this
The Government's defence policy is directed towards preserving the sovereignty and security of the State from a neutral position, outside military alliances, and towards supporting the Government's commitment to the pursuit of peace in the world. There will be an opportunity to debate defence policy when the 1986 Estimate for Defence is presented to the Dáil for consideration.