Security

Government to prepare law axing the ‘triple lock’ on Irish military operations

The government has become more concerned about the triple lock in recent times due to the effective veto it gives to any of the five permanent members of the UN security council

Micheál Martin said removing the triple lock would allow Ireland’s defence forces to respond to crises situations with more agility

The government is to prepare new laws which will axe the ‘triple lock’ for Irish overseas military operations.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has announced that his officials will prepare legislation which will remove Ireland’s adherence to the ‘triple lock’, which is a requirement of any overseas peacekeeping mission by the Irish Defence Forces to be approved by three bodies: the Oireachtas, the government, and the United Nations.

The government has become more concerned about the triple ...