Politics

Protestors call for citizens’ assembly on neutrality ‘not stitch-up’ forum

Activist Margaretta D’Arcycalls for Ireland’s security and foreign policy to be discussed through the alternative forum of a citizens’ assembly

Tanaiste Micheal Martin (right) attends the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy at University of Galway. Picture: PA

The second day of the Government’s major security forum was interrupted by protests during the opening sessions.

The Consultative Forum on International Security Policy was being held at the University of Galway on Friday, after beginning at University College Cork on Thursday.

Friday’s opening discussion between chair Professor Dame Louise Richardson and Tanaiste Micheal Martin was delayed as 89-year-old activist Margaretta D’Arcy insisted on making a statement demanding for Ireland’s security and foreign policy to ...