Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ireland sits at the heart of the world's digital economy, with most transatlantic data cables passing through or close to its waters. But is Ireland prepared to protect the infrastructure that keeps businesses, banks and public services connected?

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00:00 - 01:24 Ireland's Digital Vulnerability and Cable Attack Risks
01:24 - 04:47 The Russian Yantar: A Threat to Subsea Cables
04:47 - 07:25 Ireland's Limited Naval Capabilities
07:25 - 11:32 International Pressure and Economic Impact of Cable Cuts
11:32 - 13:56 Ireland's Geopolitical Bubble and Emerging Threats
13:56 - 15:55 The Demise of Spirit Airlines and Irish Leasing
15:55 - 20:01 Vodafone's Call for a Resilience Tax Credit
20:01 - 23:42 Telecoms Regulation
23:42 - 24:28 Wrap-up