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Ireland’s traditional “triple lock” mechanism requires three approvals before deploying more than 12 Defence Forces personnel overseas: authorization from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), approval by the Government, and endorsement by Dáil Éireann. However, the Government is proposing to amend this mechanism by removing the necessity for UNSC authorization. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris is set to …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin held a “very warm” and “very good” meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport during a brief stopover en route to the United States for discussions with President Donald Trump. President Zelensky expressed gratitude for Ireland’s ongoing support to Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the necessity of a “sustainable, comprehensive, and durable” peace agreement, achievable only …

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris plans to propose an amendment to Ireland’s ‘triple lock’ mechanism governing the deployment of Defence Forces personnel overseas. Currently, this system requires three approvals: a United Nations mandate, Government consent, and Dáil Éireann authorization for deploying more than 12 troops. The proposed Defence (Amendment) Bill aims to remove the necessity for a UN …