The Government is proposing to change the Triple Lock approach to deployment.
The Government should prioritise building up the Defence Forces, instead of changing the 'Triple Lock' approach.
That's the view of Sinn Féin Midlands North West MEP Chris MacManus, after sharp exchanges in the Dáil over the plans.
At the moment, deploying more than 12 Irish troops overseas requires a UN mandate, as well as Dáil and Government approval.
Changes proposed by the government aim to remove the veto power of UN security Council members over Ireland's overseas missions.
Chris MacManus says if it works, don't fix it:
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