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Long overdue. That this risible piece of legislation was ever envisaged let along enacted speaks to the utter cowardice of our pollical establishment in failing to confront the loony left micro groups who have weaponised the idea of neutrality.
The Government is set to reject a recommendation from an Oireachtas committee to have a “formal legal review” before Irish troops are sent abroad on peacekeeping missions once the triple lock is abolished.
The Cabinet is likely this morning to approve plans to push ahead with the abolition of the triple lock, which requires UN approval before Irish troops are sent abroad on peacekeeping missions.
The Defence Amendment Bill is likely to be brought before the Oireachtas in the coming months, where Opposition parties have vowed to fight the measure, with support from NGOs and campaigning groups outside Leinster House.
The bill, introduced by the Minister for Defence Helen McEntee (who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs) will provide for the removal of the so-called triple lock, which is triggered whenever more than 12 members of the Defence Forces are being deployed outside the State as part of an international force.
I'm not sure how anyone can blame the 'looney left' for this, it was brought in after the majority voted against Nice treaty or something, because most of the country were afraid of being involved in an EU army.
Anyway, it's removal should be welcomed. We alone should decide where our troops go