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Editorial: Ireland must be at the table in European defence spending plans

Varadkar’s comments about Ireland’s enthusiasm for involvement were overshadowed by his resignation but are significant

Ireland’s stance of neutrality is coming under pressure

Away from the all the noise of Leo Varadkar’s departure this week, important progress was made in Europe about the future of defence spending.

Ireland’s traditional stance of neutrality is clearly coming under pressure and as our Brussels correspondent Sarah Collins is writing today, Ireland is now walking a fine line when it comes to increased defence cooperation within Europe.

Speaking on Friday, Varadkar has clearly signalled an openness for Ireland to increase that cooperation ...