Consultative Forum on International Security Policy explained

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Dates:22 June 2023
Ends:25 June 2023
Frequency:one-off
Country:Republic of Ireland
Founder Name:Department of Defence
Area:Civil and military defence, security and international relations experts
Patron:Tánaiste Mícheál Martin

The National Consultative Forum on International Security Policy was a public forum convened by the Government of Ireland in meetings in three cities, Cork, Galway and Dublin, to discuss matters of international security including cyber security, the "triple lock", the United Nations and relations with NATO.

Programme

The forum was to discuss various topics, such as cyber security,[1] [2] Irish neutrality,[3] disarmament, humanitarianism peacekeeping and crisis management.

The forum was planned to be hosted in University College Cork, University of Galway and Dublin Castle.[4]

Speakers and moderators

Political scientist Louise Richardson was asked to chair the consultative forum.[5] [6]

Controversy

Comments by the President of Ireland on Louise Richardson's DBE in an interview with the Business Post, led to President Higgins apologising for any offence caused.[7] The President had criticised the huge number of military personnel involved in the forum, and cautioned against Ireland "drifting" into NATO.[8]

Opposition politicians criticised the pro-NATO, pro-military nature of the invited participants.[9] Each of the venues were affected by protests.[10] [11] [12] [9]

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sherlock . Cillian . June 22, 2023 . Security forum hears risks of quantum computing and threats to energy companies . BreakingNews.ie.
  2. Web site: O'Riordan . Sean . June 23, 2023 . 'Ireland has to co-operate to counter cyberattacks' – Forum . Irish Examiner.
  3. Web site: Mellitt . Katie . June 20, 2023 . Everything you need to know about the Consultative Forum on neutrality . BreakingNews.ie.
  4. Web site: Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. May 30, 2023. Gov.ie.
  5. Web site: 30 May 2023 . Consultative Forum Programme . Gov.ie.
  6. Web site: Moderators and Speakers . Gov.ie.
  7. Web site: President Michael D Higgins apologises to Prof Louise Richardson for 'throwaway remark' . Harry . McGee . Harry McGee . Mark . Paul. June 19, 2023 . The Irish Times.
  8. Web site: Michael D Higgins exclusive: Ireland is 'playing with fire' in 'dangerous drift' towards Nato . Barry J. . Whyte . June 17, 2023 . registration . Business Post.
  9. News: Protest under way in opposition to security forum. Paul. Cunningham. June 26, 2023. RTE.ie.
  10. Web site: Loughlin . Elaine . June 22, 2023 . Martin hits out at 'incoherent' protesters who were removed during forum speech in Cork . IrishExaminer.com.
  11. Web site: June 22, 2023 . Gardaí remove protesters after Tánaiste is heckled at security forum in Cork . Donal . O'Keeffe . EchoLive.ie.
  12. Web site: June 23, 2023 . Irish Examiner view: A contrast in how protests are dealt with . IrishExaminer.com.

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