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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 …

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 …

The Irish Defence Forces experienced growth in 2024, marking the first increase in seven years, with personnel numbers reaching approximately 7,500 across the Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps. This expansion is attributed to the induction of 708 new members, a 69% rise compared to the previous year. Despite this progress, only 5% of the new recruits were women, highlighting …