Clare’s Minister of State is confident a newly announced joint drone mission between Ireland and Ukraine will help stifle drug crime here.
It comes amid the largest policing operation in Ireland’s history today, where over 50 World Leaders will be descending on Ireland for the EU Presidency.
Ireland is hosting a meeting of the European Political Community for the very first time today.
It will see leaders from the 27 EU member states, along with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and world leaders from the likes of Iceland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Canada and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy all converging on the capital.
During a press conference last night, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that Ireland and Ukraine are ‘exploring’ a joint memorandum on drone technology.
Clare based Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley believes this can play a huge role in tackling Irish and European drug crime.
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The European Political Community meeting at the Convention Centre will heavily focus on the war in Ukraine, hybrid warfare, AI and the EU’s economy.
After the summit Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also meet US Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Dublin, fresh off their meeting today with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Defence Minister Helen McEntee believes there’s positive momentum around peace talks.
A massive garda operation is underway – with 15,000 12 hour shifts being carried out by An Garda Siochana this week and as expected the level of disruption to traffic and public transport is ramping up.
Rolling road closures are expected throughout the day , leading to diversions and delays, while some Dublin Bus Stops will be temporarily unavailable.
All commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.
