About this episode

The episode features a discussion on security preparedness with a panel of political figures and a former military leader.

Sean Clancy, former head of the Irish Defence Forces joins the panel of Kieran O’Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

People in this episode

Host: Kieran O’Donnell

Guests: Sean Clancy, Lynn Boylan, Ciarán Ahern

Topics covered

• security
• defense
• politics
• government
• preparedness

Keywords

• security
• preparedness
• Irish Defence Forces
• politics
• government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, Labour Party

Places: Ireland, Dublin, Limerick City, Dublin South-West

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