The Tánaiste is expected to confirm that Ireland is seeking greater co-operation with NATO later today, while also questioning whether the country's current security and neutrality arrangements are fit for purpose in 2023.
THE TÁNAISTE IS expected to confirm that Ireland is seeking greater co-operation with NATO later today, while also questioning whether the country’s current security and neutrality arrangements are fit for purpose in 2023.
It is believed that Martin will state that Ireland’s long-held neutral stance does not protect it from malign States seeking to do harm to the nation’s interests. Sources have said that he will state that it is an opportunity to explore areas of “mutual interest” which will include maritime security, cyber and hybrid, climate and security as well as resilience for critical infrastructure.
A source said that Government is anxious to redraw the neutrality debate and base it on “fact not fiction” but also to stress that there will be no “hidden agendas” and that the discussions at the fora will be open and transparent. Scrambled Since the conflict began in Ukraine, western governments have scrambled to form and maintain a united front against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression.
It’s understood that discussions surrounding the Triple Lock will be held at the upcoming forum. Micheál Martin will ask today if the Triple Lock remains fit for purpose.
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