The Tánaiste is not able to come up with any examples where the triple lock prevents us from sending troops. The truth is that this is about sending troops on US-led and NATO-led missions into the likes of-----
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 41 of 930 decisive votes (9 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.
This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.
| Party | Recorded as | Contributions | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBP | People Before Profit–Solidarity | 3,629 | 2020-02-20 – 2026-10-01 |
Membership spells on record: AAAPBP 2016-03-10–2016-03-09 · PBP 2017-04-03–2020-01-14 · PBP 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · PBP 2024-11-29–present
The Tánaiste is not able to come up with any examples where the triple lock prevents us from sending troops. The truth is that this is about sending troops on US-led and NATO-led missions into the likes of-----
It absolutely is. The final thing I will say is that in terms of Shannon Airport the Government's policy is hear no evil, see no evil. It is to say-----
-----do not worry. There are no weapons going through Shannon Airport.
A US General-----
-----on his way to Israel-----
-----was on a combat transporter, a C-17, in Shannon Airport last week-----
-----and the Government did not inspect it-----
-----for weapons being used in a genocide.
He took an extra two minutes.
He took an extra two minutes.
No problem, but he took an extra two minutes.
Deputy Healy-Rae has downgraded us.
We are not social democrats.
There is big difference.
A river of blood.
NATO bombs.
That is shameful.
Chair, I am complaining right now. The last time I complained about that I was told that I had not complained immediately. I am asking that that statement be withdrawn. It is out of order and against Standing Orders.
The Minister of State called us Putin's puppets. The Acting Chairman must ask him to withdraw it.
I am making a request of the Chair. I have written to the Ceann Comhairle about this.