Inside the Octagon – The Defence Forces control hub for EU presidency and Trump
A major security operation will be in place for US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland in two weeks, with the Defence Forces drawing on recent experience to co-ordinate its manoeuvres.
Trump will be in Ireland on September 12th and 13th for engagements in the capital, Dublin, as well as at his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare, which will be hosting the Irish Open.
The visit poses additional logistical headaches for the State security services as it comes a fortnight after engagements for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union resume following the August break.
The presidency, which began in July and runs until the end of December, sees Ireland hosting hundreds of EU meetings as well as visits by leaders.
The increased demand for security has seen the military stand up a special joint command and control centre at a Dublin barracks to oversee its response.
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