An Roinn Cosanta | Department of Defence Ireland

The Department of Defence supports the Minister for Defence and provides policy advice and support on defence matters, as directed by the Minister. The Department provides liaison between the Defence Forces and other government departments, public authorities, the EU and public representatives.

Policy on overseas operations, in furtherance of Ireland's commitments in the area of international security and peacekeeping, is also coordinated by Department which, jointly with the military, has an important strategic responsibility in relation to emergency planning coordination and oversight.