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To: Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Put it to the People
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We are calling on the government to hold a national plebiscite on the Triple Lock Mechanism - a democratic people's vote.
A national plebiscite, a direct vote by the people of Ireland, allows the Irish people to express their views on if the Government should maintain the Triple Lock. This will ensure the ultimate decision reflects the will of the Irish people on neutrality, multilaterialsm and international cooperation.
We are calling on the government to hold a national plebiscite on the Triple Lock Mechanism - a democratic people's vote.
A national plebiscite, a direct vote by the people of Ireland, allows the Irish people to express their views on if the Government should maintain the Triple Lock. This will ensure the ultimate decision reflects the will of the Irish people on neutrality, multilaterialsm and international cooperation.
Why is this important?
The Triple Lock is an integral part of Ireland's neutrality and Foreign Policy. Removing the Triple Lock is an attack on our neutrality. This change opens the door to Irish troops being seconded to NATO and EU missions, with almost free-range given to the government of the day.
The Triple Lock means Irish Defence Forces troops are only deployed on UN-mandated missions. A UN mandate gives legitimacy to peacekeeping missions which will be impossible to replace. The blue beret, that Irish troops have always worn, also offers them a huge level of protection.
There is currently an attack on the UN with Elon Musk recently stating the United States should leave the institution. The proposed plans from the government are a further undermining of the UN at a time of increasing militarisation.
So what?
This is a fundamental change in Ireland's stance on neutrality - so we believe it should be put to the people in a national plebiscite. Every citizen in Ireland deserves to have a direct say on whether the Government should make this change.
We recognise the importance of democratic consultation in shaping Ireland's future foreign policy, which is why we believe the only truly democratic option is a direct vote through a vote by the people on the whether Ireland should retain the Triple Lock.
The Triple Lock means Irish Defence Forces troops are only deployed on UN-mandated missions. A UN mandate gives legitimacy to peacekeeping missions which will be impossible to replace. The blue beret, that Irish troops have always worn, also offers them a huge level of protection.
There is currently an attack on the UN with Elon Musk recently stating the United States should leave the institution. The proposed plans from the government are a further undermining of the UN at a time of increasing militarisation.
So what?
This is a fundamental change in Ireland's stance on neutrality - so we believe it should be put to the people in a national plebiscite. Every citizen in Ireland deserves to have a direct say on whether the Government should make this change.
We recognise the importance of democratic consultation in shaping Ireland's future foreign policy, which is why we believe the only truly democratic option is a direct vote through a vote by the people on the whether Ireland should retain the Triple Lock.