Defence
Micheál Martin calls for review of ‘triple lock’ defence policy
Tánaiste says people needed to be more aware of Ireland’s defence cooperation with other countries.
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin has said Russia cannot hold a veto over Ireland’s participation in peacekeeping missions.
Martin said an alteration to Ireland’s ‘triple-lock’ policy, which requires UN approval for the deployment of Defence Forces personnel overseas, should be examined.
Russia is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council which hold a veto over resolutions.
“Because of the behaviour of Russia in more recent years on the Security ...
