The triple lock is held up by campaigners and Opposition parties as essential for Ireland’s neutrality. Illustration: Paul Scott
Public support for keeping the triple lock has slipped since earlier this year, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll, though a majority of those who express a view remain in favour of its retention.
The triple lock, which requires a decision of the Government, the Dáil and the United Nations before Irish troops can be deployed abroad, is held up by campaigners and Opposition parties as essential for Ireland’s neutrality.
However, the Government says the mechanism provides permane
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