Opposition Calls Out 'Shameful and Reckless Move' Following Dáil Vote to Scrap Triple Lock

Which TDs voted to remove the Triple Lock?

Full Dáil voting record

Triple lock vote: 3.5 hours to debate a major shift in Ireland’s defence policy

The vote to advance the Defence (Amendment) Bill was anything but dramatic, but the decision to limit debate is an insight into how the government is managing dissent.

Opposition calls out 'shameful and reckless move' following Dáil vote to scrap triple lock

A vote took place in the Dáil last night to remove the triple lock on the deployment of members of the Irish defence forces overseas.

Triple lock Bill passes Dáil vote amid Opposition anger

Government narrowly wins vote on proposed legislation removing need for UN approval of Irish troop deployments

Clare Minister Of State Claims Triple Lock Will Keep Ireland From Behest Of Russia

Clare’s Minister of State claims amendments to the Triple Lock will ensure Ireland is no longer ‘shackled to the will of Putin’. It comes as legislation to abolish the measure passed a first vote in the Dáil last night. The Defence (Amendment) Bill passed its Second Stage by 79 votes to 71, meaning the legislation […]