Gerard Craughwell

Gerard Craughwell

politician Ireland

Gerard Craughwell is an independent senator in Ireland who has been a vocal advocate for transparency in government dealings, particularly regarding national security. He is currently at the center of a legal campaign to determine whether the Irish government has a secret pact with the UK concerning defense against terrorism in Irish airspace, a matter he argues is crucial for public knowledge and constitutional integrity.

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Ireland Ireland: Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell criticized the legislation, questioning the State's ability to control airspace. 4

Darragh O Brien Alice Mary Higgins Lynn Ruane Frances Black Eileen Flynn Patricia Stephenson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Concerns raised about implementing Bill to ban aircraft transiting weapons to Israel – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell claims an agreement allowing the RAF to intercept hostile aircraft posing a threat to Ireland and the UK exists. 7

Charles Meenan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State fails in appeal bid to block Senator’s claim over ‘secret’ Irish airspace policing deal with RAF – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Gerard Craughwell is a member of the Seanad Independent Group. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Maga senator Sharon Keogan would only love to take Taoiseach’s place at shamrock jamboree – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Senator Gerard Craughwell’s case aims to compel the Government to reveal the existence of a secret arrangement which allows Royal Air Force jets to enter Irish airspace. 7

Brian Kennedy Micheal Martin Bertie Ahern
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State may rely on executive privilege to prevent disclosure of secret UK air defence agreement – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gerard Craughwell’s three-year campaign seeks to uncover a potential secret pact between the Irish government and the UK. 7

Micheal Martin Bertie Ahern
The Guardian: High court to hear claim of secret Ireland-UK terrorism defence pact | Ireland