Government Seeks to Remove 'Triple Lock' for Military Deployments, Drawing Criticism for Skirting Dáil Oversight
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Government plans to remove Ireland's 'Triple Lock' for overseas military deployments, requiring only UN and cabinet approval instead of also needing Dáil vote
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Opposition TDs accuse government of breaching Programme for Government commitment to retain Triple Lock
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin says removing Triple Lock would protect Irish sovereignty from veto powers of China, Russia and US at UN
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Taoiseach Varadkar argues Triple Lock has prevented Irish peacekeeping deployments for past 10 years due to UN paralysis
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Sinn Féin and other opposition TDs criticize plans, say Triple Lock provides democratic oversight and legitimacy for overseas missions