Minister for Defence Simon Harris emphasised that he values Ireland’s neutrality.
Ireland's Minister for Defence, Simon Harris, stated that legislation modifying the "triple lock" on deploying Irish peacekeepers will be "scrutinised robustly." The proposed change aims to increase the troop deployment limit from 12 to 50, raising concerns from Sinn Fein, who called for a referendum. Harris emphasized the government's commitment to Irish neutrality while asserting the importance of Ireland's sovereignty in deciding peacekeeping troop deployments.