#Neutrality

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US HERCULES TRANSPORTER
US military flights landing at Shannon 'seriously undermining' Irish neutrality, says TD
Neutrality campaigner Dr Edward Horgan, believes that supplies on the US planes are 'most likely going on to Israel'

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Colin Sheridan: We may not be as neutral as we think despite what Jeremy Corbyn believes
S Colin Sheridan: We may not be as neutral as we think despite what Jeremy Corbyn believes
The former British Labour leader was at the annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Peace Event in Galway last weekend where Colin Sheridan heard him urge Ireland to protect its neutrality

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Changing global politics pulling Ireland into a European military pact
Changing global politics pulling Ireland into a European military pact
The reality facing Ireland is uncertain but one thing we can assume is that the expectations for Ireland to do more militarily will increase, writes Sean O'Riordan 

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Ireland 'increasingly susceptible' to cyber attacks, espionage and attacks on critical infrastructure 
Ireland 'increasingly susceptible' to cyber attacks, espionage and attacks on critical infrastructure 
Ireland, as an EU member state with close ties to our EU partners and to the US and the UK, 'faces similar threats and challenges' to those other countries

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

How far should Ireland go in providing non-lethal aid to Ukraine?
How far should Ireland go in providing non-lethal aid to Ukraine?
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine shows no sign of ending, what does Irish neutrality entail and what help can Ireland provide that doesn’t break the stance of the Government, asks security correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe?

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

World Leaders Attend NATO Summit In Washington, D.C.
Irish Examiner view: Taking away the car keys
Unlike Joe Biden, ordinary people in their 80s do not have their fingers on the nuclear button

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Flawed legislation is not in public interest
Letters to the Editor: Flawed legislation is not in public interest
Readers call for a thorough investigation of the harassment of Wicklow Pride and for Ireland, as a neutral state, to promote international peace rather than being complicit in unjustified wars and exploitation

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Julian Assange released from prison
Letters to the editor: Is Ireland’s neutrality really just an illusion?
Seán O’Riordan, in his excellent appraisal of Ireland’s at-risk neutrality, mentions that “the British media has been hard at work” in chastising Ireland as a “freeloader”.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Sean O'Riordan: Small signs that Ireland's neutrality is an illusion
S Sean O'Riordan: Small signs that Ireland's neutrality is an illusion
With subtle changes happening in the Irish defence forces, Sean O’Riordan asks if they're indications to Russia’s military that we are co-operating with our neighbours to protect Europe’s shores?

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

elementary school students with smartphones
Letters to the Editor: Tech giants must be regulated
'While the regulation of harmful and illegal content is welcome, we cannot forget that children are exposed to large volumes of harmful online ads'

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium
Letters to the Editor: Writer's take on voting for ‘marginal’ candidates is infantilising
One letter-writer says voters are concerned about moves towards the militarisation of the EU, while another reader expresses the view that carers should not be subjected to the red tape of means tests

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Watch: Furious row sees Dáil suspended as Government accused of 'McCarthyism' 
Watch: Furious row sees Dáil suspended as Government accused of 'McCarthyism' 
International Aid Minister Seán Fleming withdrew a remark that there had been 'Putin's puppets' speaking in the debate — an accusation taken by People Before Profit to mean party members

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Martin: Partnership with Nato does not affect Irish neutrality 
Martin: Partnership with Nato does not affect Irish neutrality 
Tánaiste to have document defining Irish neutrality drawn up

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Paul Murphy and Brid Smith1
Dáil debate on neutrality sparks heated exchange between Tánaiste and People Before Profit TDs
People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy, claimed Micheál Martin was 'telling lies'

Thu, 02 May, 2024

30 years of Women in the Irish army
Government to begin process of changing 'triple lock' neutrality
The coalition has argued that the UN mandate restricts Ireland because permanent members such as Russia and China have vetoes

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing
Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing
One reader expresses his delight with Ireland's latest stretch of greenway, while others write about topics including the recent referenda, sustainability, and conflict in the Middle East

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Cross-border projects
Taoiseach confirms Ukraine has received de-mining equipment
The arrival of the Irish equipment forms part of Ireland's support of Ukraine and sends 'a message to the Kremlin that Russia cannot win this war', Mr Varadkar said

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Sarah Harte's column about Gaza was both heartening and heartbreaking 
Letters to the Editor: Sarah Harte's column about Gaza was both heartening and heartbreaking 
Letter-writers consider issues including human rights, neutrality, and plans for cycling infrastructure — and one reader is inspired by Tom Dunne to recall a classic gig when U2 played support to Slade 

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

HSE CEO Bernard Gloster
Letters to the Editor: Revamp HSE organisation at root and branch level
Readers write about the HSE, neutrality, war, and semantics

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Plan a full review of policing rather than merely calling for heads to roll
Letters to the Editor: Plan a full review of policing rather than merely calling for heads to roll
A policing expert proposes an approach to reviewing An Garda Síochána's work, while other readers address topics including war in the Middle East, neutrality, cinema, and Katie Taylor

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Dublin city centre incident
Letters to the Editor: Gardaí were like lambs to the slaughter in Dublin riot
One reader highlights faulty policing structures in the wake of the Dublin riots, while others consider issues including Ireland's military neutrality and artificial intelligence

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Ivana Bacik: Why we need to keep the triple lock
There is no clear rationale for the sudden suggestion that we should now remove the statutory requirement for UN approval for Irish participation in peacekeeping missions, writes Ivana Bacik

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

Dublin city centre incident
Irish Examiner view: Rioters speak for no one on a dark day in Dublin
Garda Commissioner asked people not to listen to misinformation circulating on social media

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Letters to the Editor: We need to hear expert voices about disasters such as Storm Babet
Letters to the Editor: We need to hear expert voices about disasters such as Storm Babet
One reader suggests we need more experts on TV panel shows, while others consider issues including the Citizens' Assembly, and Irish commentary on the conflict in Gaza 

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Joe Biden
Letters to the Editor: Retiring ageing and dud politicians
One reader suggests political candidates could be tested for mental competence, while others consider issues including neutrality, the cost of EVs, and insurance for cyclists 

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Naval Service's inability to put ships to sea blamed on sailors' pay
Naval Service's inability to put ships to sea blamed on sailors' pay
Representative associations say shrink in personnel could have been halted if improved sea-going patrol duty allowances were introduced

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

53rd Infantry Group exercise
Tom Clonan: To protect Irish neutrality, we must invest in Defence Forces
I do not believe that there is any advantage for Ireland in joining Nato in order to solve our defence problems, writes Tom Clonan, but we must invest in our basic defences

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Emergency Services Stock
Letters to the Editor: An Garda Síochána set to spend €4m on recruitment specialists
A reader responds to an 'Irish Examiner' report on procurement by An Garda Síochána, while others consider issues including neutrality, avian flu, and GAA refereeing 

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen visits Dublin
Strong support north and south of border for Ireland remaining in EU – poll
When asked to choose who they feel closest to, 65% of people in Ireland said they feel closest to Europe, followed by none of the above at 18%, and Great Britain at 12%

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Net being cast globally for specialist to keep Irish naval ships at sea
Net being cast globally for specialist to keep Irish naval ships at sea
“It's somewhat ironic that in recent years some of our ERAs and EAs left the navy to go join the cruise line industry,” said PDForra president Mark Keane.

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Protect our children from madness of adult wars
Letters to the Editor: Protect our children from madness of adult wars
We all know that young children can slap, kick, and even pinch when they are angry, frustrated, confused, or afraid.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Irish flag being ‘weaponised’, Taoiseach tells security forum
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Irish national flag is being “weaponised by a small minority”. Speaking during a major security conference in Dublin, Mr Varadkar said the tricolour is a symbol of peace and reconciliation.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Portugal NATO Russia
Carol Fox: Irish reputation as peacekeepers will be damaged by ties to nuclear-armed Nato
We will be told there’s no question of joining Nato but our neutrality has to be 'redefined'. Part of that 'redefining' is an ever-closer partnership with Nato through the Partnership for Peace

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

COMBO-GERMANY-NATO-DEFENCE-EXERCISE
Declan Power: Ireland must develop security partnerships and leverage existing arrangements
Despite accusations levelled at panellists on the consultative forums, no one is advocating that we join Nato, writes Declan Power

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
President's son slams 'alarmist tone' of security policy forum
Michael Higgins Jr said Ireland's neutrality was “essential” to getting elected to the UN Security Council.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
UN veto on Irish troop missions dominates security forum
The Forum on International Security Policy heard that any one of the UN Security Council’s 'Permanent Five' — the US, Russia, China, UK, and France — can veto Irish peacekeeping missions.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Irish Examiner view: A contrast in how protests are dealt with
Security forum protest

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Elaine Loughlin: International security is something Ireland needs to discuss
Micheál Martin tells Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland should not be 'squeamish' about security co-operation given existing threats such as cybercrime

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

More cooperation with other countries on maritime protection and investment in navy urged
More cooperation with other countries on maritime protection and investment in navy urged
Forum on international security hears attacks on subsea fibreoptic and electricty cables possible

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Martin: Universities fearful of debates due to cancel culture and disruption 
Tánaiste said there was now a tendency not to address controversial issues over fears protesters would seriously disrupt any form of discussion

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Martin hits out at 'incoherent' protesters who were removed during forum speech in Cork
Mr Martin engaged with the protesters telling them: "The most undemocratic thing you can do is try to shut down debate which is what you're trying to do."

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

King Charles III coronation
Irish Examiner view: President Higgins has helped to pique interest in the neutrality issue 
The matter of Irish military neutrality has rarely had so much airplay

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Prof Andrew Cottey: So, just what is neutrality?
Prof Andrew Cottey: So, just what is neutrality?
As UCC hosts the first consultative forum on Ireland's security policy, Professor Andrew Cottey goes back to basics 

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Aviva Stadium
Mick Clifford: Most of us are in favour of neutrality but not sure what exactly it is
With the Consultative Forum On International Security Policy beginning at UCC, and an opposition series of meetings already underway, MICK CLIFFORD asks if we are set to put in place another 'Irish solution to an Irish problem'

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

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