Ireland Defence Spending

The Irish Government has allocated almost €4 billion for defence and justice capital spending over the next five years, representing massive increases in investment for both critical sectors under the updated National Development Plan. Defence spending will receive €1.7 billion between 2026 and 2030, marking a dramatic 144% increase from the €697 million allocated in … Read more

Ireland continues to occupy the bottom position in European Union defence spending, according to the latest financial figures. The country’s defence budget, when measured as a percentage of its national wealth or Gross Domestic Product (GDP), remains significantly lower than other European nations. Notably, Ireland’s defence spending falls below even Malta, another neutral state, allocating … Read more