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Ireland grants its Defence Forces new maritime powers to inspect and halt threats to infrastructure and the environment, amid concerns over Russian-linked "shadow fleet" activity.
Ireland is set to grant its Defence Forces new maritime enforcement powers, allowing the Naval Service to board vessels, inspect documents, direct ships, and halt threats to critical infrastructure or the marine environment.
The legislation, announced by Minister Helen McEntee, responds to concerns over Russian-linked "shadow fleet" activity and recent damage to undersea cables and pipelines.
It marks the first time the Defence Forces will have specific legal authority under the Defence Act, formalizing their role in supporting law enforcement and revenue agencies.
Developed with input from multiple government departments, the bill is being fast-tracked ahead of Ireland’s EU Council presidency starting in July and is designed to comply with international law.
Irlanda otorga a sus Fuerzas de Defensa nuevos poderes marítimos para inspeccionar y detener las amenazas a la infraestructura y al medio ambiente, en medio de preocupaciones sobre la actividad de la "flota en la sombra" vinculada a Rusia.