Government has "no mandate" to remove Triple Lock, opposition says

Irish Parliament narrowly votes to reform triple lock

Dáil votes to abolish the Triple Lock by 79 votes to 71 following hours of tetchy debates

The Triple Lock says a Government decision, Dáil approval, and a UN mandate are required to send more than 12 Defence Forces personnel overseas.

Dismantling Triple Lock 'profound betrayal'

Legislation to dismantle the Triple Lock is a profound betrayal of the Irish people, the Dáil has heard.

Further acrimony expected in Dáil later as TDs to debate second stage of Triple Lock legislation

Three hours have been set aside later today for TDs to debate the removal of the triple lock for military deployment overseas.

Government has "no mandate" to remove Triple Lock, opposition says

Members of the opposition have said that the government has "no mandate" to end the Triple Lock and that a full debate is needed on the topic in the Dáil

Mary Lou McDonald calls for a referendum on the triple lock

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald urged the Taoiseach to call a referendum due to concerns over legislation being brought[...]