The Irish political party Momentum has called for a significant increase in defence spending to safeguard the country's policy of military neutrality. The party argues that current investment is insufficient to protect Ireland from emerging security threats, including potential cyber attacks and maritime domain challenges.
Momentum's policy document, released in recent months, advocates for raising defence expenditure to meet the European Union's suggested target. The party contends that a stronger defence capability is not contradictory to neutrality but is essential to maintain it effectively in a volatile geopolitical climate.
This stance places Momentum in an ongoing national debate about Ireland's security posture. The discussion often centers on balancing traditional neutrality with collective European security cooperation and responding to recommendations from reports on Ireland's defence capacities.
