Signing this petition is a simple way to show that our community’s voice matters. By adding your name, you are sending a clear message that transparency, accountability and human dignity should come before wealth, power or profit. Every signature strengthens that message and demonstrates that people are willing to stand up for the values they believe should define our community and country.

Why this matters Any change to the Triple Lock would have wide-reaching consequences for Ireland’s foreign policy, military decision-making, and international role. It touches on fundamental questions about neutrality, democratic oversight, and the circumstances under which Irish troops may be deployed abroad. Such a decision should not be made solely through ordinary legislative change without direct public consent. We believe the Irish people must be asked first The Irish Government has no mandate to dismantle the Triple Lock without consulting the Irish people. For over two decades, the Triple Lock has served as an important safeguard governing the overseas deployment of members of the Defence Forces. Whatever one’s view of the mechanism itself, its removal would represent a major change to Ireland’s neutrality, foreign policy, and military engagement abroad. While the Triple Lock is established in legislation rather than in the Constitution, such a fundamental change must not be rushed through without the direct consent of the Irish people. The Triple Lock forms part of the National Declaration made by the Irish Government in Seville after the rejection of the first Nice Treaty, which influenced the Irish electorate to pass the second Nice and Lisbon Treaties. Therefore, its removal without a referendum breaches the spirit of those democratic processes. What retaining the Triple Lock protects - Ireland keeps democratic control over decisions to deploy members of the Defence Forces overseas, with clear checks and balances in place - Irish neutrality is maintained through UN-backed authorisation for overseas missions - Ireland avoids being automatically aligned with military alliances or conflicts that do not have broad international legitimacy - The Defence Forces continue their long-standing role in UN peacekeeping missions around the world - Ireland retains its international reputation as a country that prioritises diplomacy, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution - Future generations are protected from being more easily drawn into military commitments linked to NATO or EU-led operations - Ireland is not placed under political or financial pressure to significantly increase military spending in line with external military alliance expectations, helping to protect funding for housing, healthcare, education, and other public services for the next generation Our call Provide an open and transparent opportunity for democratic debate and information on the consequences of dismantling the Triple Lock versus retaining the Triple Lock so the people can make an informed decision. We are calling on the Government to commit to holding a referendum before any legislation is passed that would remove or fundamentally weaken the Triple Lock. Let the people decide. Sign this petition to ensure that such a significant change to Ireland’s neutrality and defence policy is not made without democratic consent.

The people of Gaza are being starved to death and denied Humanitarian aid since March 2nd 2025

We urge Minister O'Gorman who, along with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, is responsible for refugees, to urgently reconsider his decision to remove up to 180 vulnerable people in the coming weeks and days from their homes. These residents have made a significant contribution to our town's growth and success, and we would be devastated to see them forced to leave. The Ukrainian community in Cahersiveen is currently facing the heart-wrenching prospect of their lives being torn apart once again, which has left many of them devastated. The news has been difficult to bear, and many have not stopped crying since they heard about the possibility of being forced to leave. Families are being split apart, and children will be torn away from the friends they have made in their new home. This is a heartbreaking situation for everyone involved, and we cannot stress enough how much this would negatively impact the lives of those affected. The thought of having to uproot themselves once again after settling into a new community is daunting and distressing. As a community, we have worked tirelessly to integrate these individuals and families into our town, a key remit for the department and European. It has not been an easy process, however, the hard work has paid off, and we have seen, welcomed and managed a 50% increase in our population, with professional and volunteer input contributing significantly to our town’s success. This also includes maintaining rural school numbers which has had a positive impact both socially and economically. Further, a move to other places will inhibit any early years provision for child care places. The Ukrainian residents in our town are not just faces in the crowd; they are active members of our community. They work in our businesses, send their children to school with our kids, and participate in our sports clubs and social organisations. They have started to open new businesses in our town, providing employment opportunities in the town. They are immersed in further education and training in the O’Connell FET Centre, upskilling in full-time and part-time course and all levels of English Language. We implore the Minister to consider the impact his decision will have on our community and the individuals and families who call Cahersiveen their home.

Ireland refused visas to Jews in 1940s. They died. Let's be bigger than that now. Contact your TDs. We can offer safety to 1000

As I am both a health care assistant and help my partner with her parents who need full time care, she only gets €109 a week which is shambolic for all she does and saves the country like all other carers who look after their children, parents, and young adults with disabilities, they need more support as medication, treatment and other outgoings are very expensive and it is unrealistic to expect these people to live on such a small allowance.

Support to alleviate continuous sufferings of the Undocumented people

It is so important because i experienced this back in 1998 when i first came to Ireland. I was even pushed out of a pub in Temple Bar for no reason. I reported to the police but nothing was done. I was shocked when my brother that came into the country recently experienced the same discrimination at the point of entry into clubs and pubs.

The system has raised major human rights concerns and the toll that it takes on its residents has been well documented by NGOs, legal practitioners, experts and international bodies with the Ombudsman and the special rapporteur on child protection both calling on Ireland to abolish Direct Provision. Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party are currently negotiating a program for government.(PFG) The abolition of the dehumanising Direct provision system has become a key sticking point in the negotiations with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail not wishing to make a firm commitment to its abolition in the PFG. In order to ratify the PFG, each party will require a vote by its members and so every member of those parties has a voice on the issue. In addition to signing this petition; Please contact your local Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party TD and Councillors and ask them to commit to only supporting a PFG which contains a firm and time limited commitment to the end of Direct Provision. Sample e-mail text: “Dear [Deputy/Councillor], I am writing to you as my elected representative. Your party is currently negotiating a program for government and, if agreed, you will soon be asked to vote to ratify this. I am asking that you contact your negotiating team in your party and let them know that you can only support a program for government that contains a firm and time limited commitment to the end of the dehumanising Direct Provision. Yours sincerely, You can find details of your elected representatives here https://www.whoismytd.com/ You can find more information on Direct Provision here: https://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/listing/category/direct-provision https://doras.org/direct-provision/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/irelands-strange-cruel-system-for-asylum-seekers

We cannot keep losing young men and women due to lack of support from our NHS. In the last 2 years four of my sons friends have opted to end their lives by suicide. I do not want my son to be the next loss. Please help.

It is the most important thing in life it would reduce all of the issues across the bored if we are are going to fight for mental health we should start with the younger generations we need to give them tools to help others and help themselves it is fundamental to have something in our shcools at a young age

Free speech should not provoke fear of retribution by intimidation and acts of violence. People who support the rights of asylum seekers should not be silenced through fear. Our society must not be silenced by inarticulate bullies.