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A midlands security expert says Ireland needs to asses what it needs and wants before answering the question.

A forum on the future of Ireland's security policy is not as simple as choosing to abandon neutrality or not.

That's according to a midlands Security expert, after the Government announced a public 'forum' to discuss security policy.

Academics, military experts and members of the public will be invited to express their views on four chosen dates in June.

Security and Defence Analyst and Mullingar's Declan Power says Ireland must work with international partners to develop policies:

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