Does Ireland have it's own version of 'MI5'? (country, live) - Europe - City-Data Forum

hannahfeehan · 02-07-2021, 07:45 AM

I live in Ireland and don't believe that we do. Might have to do with our neutral stance. We also don't have a typical airforce like other countries do.

Dangerous-Boy · 02-07-2021, 08:40 AM

Ireland can't even protect its own airspace. What was the point of independence if you can't defend yourself and then you join another union like the EU?

Ireland should be in NATO.

Veritas Vincit · 02-07-2021, 09:16 AM

Closest thing is probably Special Branch of the Gardai?

DKM · 02-09-2021, 09:08 PM

Ireland isn't really a standalone country. They are more like a protectorate of the UK.

irish_bob · 02-10-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DKM

Ireland isn't really a standalone country. They are more like a protectorate of the UK.

its true within a self defence context

personally im in favour of an able and strong military but there are no votes in that here