Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, will receive dozens of heads of government during Ireland's presidency of the EU. Photograph: Alan Betson
The Defence Forces is to acquire a mobile air traffic control tower to allow it to land planes during emergencies, as part of preparations for the EU presidency.
A significant amount of new security equipment for the Garda and the military is being purchased in advance of Ireland taking over the presidency in July.
Officials believe there is a high risk of Ireland being subjected to Russian hybrid attacks, inclu
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