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Air Force: Republic of Ireland

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23117

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what financial contribution does the Republic of Ireland make to the defence of its airspace by the Royal Air Force.

Answered by Treasury

Matters relating to Ireland's defence posture and expenditure rest with the Irish authorities, and any enquiries on those issues should be directed to them.

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