Opposition parties are putting pressure on Fianna Fáil backbenchers to oppose the Government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock, with legislation due to be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday.
The proposed changes, brought forward by Defence and Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee, would replace the current system with a Double Lock, removing the requirement for UN Security Council approval for certain overseas deployments by the Defence Forces.
Opposition parties have criticised the move, arguing it could undermine Irish neutrality, while calling on Government TDs to reject the legislation.
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence and Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, joins us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the proposed changes and the Government’s position on the Triple Lock.
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