EU Meetings
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-02
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Gino Kenny (PBP), Dublin Mid-West

I refer to the EU battle groups which the Tánaiste has mentioned. Does this not erode Ireland's neutrality which has been a policy for decades? It has given huge credence to Ireland's international standing not to take part in any military exercise that is seen as, not defensive, but offensive. I read by this that any participation by Ireland in these groups in a breach of neutrality.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-02