A former Donegal TD is fearful over the future of Ireland's neutrality.

This follows news that Ireland is set to sign up to a 150 billion euro EU plan that aims to boost defence, which will allow the government to secure military equipment faster and at a lower cost.

As tensions increase across Europe and the wider world over international conflict, the EU has highlighted the importance of security policies.

Former Independent TD Thomas Pringle has criticised the government's actions: