What is the history of the ‘Triple Lock’?
21 October - 9 mins
Podcast Series
The Hard Shoulder
The Dáil will convene today to debate legislation to amend the ‘Triple Lock’ mechanism, which has been in place for the past 65 years. Opposition parties fear it will threaten Ireland’s neutrality.
So, what exactly is the ‘Triple Lock’ and how would changes affect Ireland?
Joining Ciara to discuss is Conor Gallagher, Investigations Reporter at The Irish Times and author of ‘Is Ireland Neutral: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality’.
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