Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members]
Dail Éireann — 2024-05-29
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

Let me reiterate once again that there are no transports of weaponry via Shannon or any other Irish airport to Israel, nor are the US troops transiting Shannon going to Israel or any other active conflict.
In short, from a Government perspective, the motion as presented is ill-conceived, partisan and inherently problematic. It fails to demonstrate an understanding of what the policy of military neutrality actually means. It completely neglects the security risks that Europe and Ireland face today. The proposal, in respect of neutrality, is particularly ill-defined, inappropriate and would significantly restrict future governments in terms of broader foreign policy and, more importantly, security challenges, such as cyberattacks, subsea cables and so forth. People elect the Oireachtas and the Government to develop foreign policy and other policies. That is the sensible way to proceed.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-29