Ireland has a long and proud history as a neutral peace-broker. The vast majority of people all over Ireland are extremely proud of this history and of Irish neutrality; but recently, the government has been trying to scrap our neutrality and get us involved in military alliances such as NATO or an EU army.

Our neutrality depends on something called The Triple Lock. This means that in order to send more than 12 troops abroad, you must get permission from the government, the parliament/Dáil (government and opposition) and the UN (Security Council or General Assembly).
The Triple Lock works extremely well by allowing us to take part in peacekeeping missions but keeping us out of unsanctioned wars like the illegal invasion of Iraq.
People all across Ireland are coming together to say no to war and militarism and demand that we keep the Triple Lock and keep our proud and longstanding neutrality

The arms-dealers of the world see Ireland as an untapped market for their profits. They need wars in order to make money. But we understand that our neutrality and the Triple Lock keeps us safe.
All wars must end through diplomacy and this is where Ireland can play a major role on the world stage and help bring wars to an end.

The world needs neutral peace-brokers now, more than ever and Ireland is in a very special position to help bring wars to an end.

Neutrality Protest 14th June 2pm, Garden of Remembrance, Dublin

To promote discussion and the sharing of facts on Irish Neutrality and the Triple Lock we have launched our Neutrality Roadshow.

Headed by Niamh Ní Bhriain of the Transnational Institute and featuring a host of expert speakers, the Neutrality Roadshow will tour the country for one month and create a space for open dialogue and discussion and be there to answer all your questions and allay your fears. Click above to see all the dates and times and check out when we will be in your nearest venue. All events are free of charge.

The Triple Lock requires approval from the Dáil, the Government, and the United Nations before Irish troops can be deployed abroad. It safeguards Ireland’s neutrality and ensures democratic oversight of military actions.

Why It’s Important

Neutrality Protects Us All

Ireland’s neutrality has kept us out of foreign wars and made us a voice for peace. Dismantling the Triple Lock risks dragging us into global conflicts that are not ours to fight.

A Legacy of Peacekeeping

Irish forces are respected around the world for peacekeeping — not warmaking. That reputation is built on neutrality. Without it, that legacy is at risk.

Democracy Under Threat

The push to weaken or remove the Triple Lock is happening without a public mandate. No referendum. No democratic debate. Just quiet manoeuvring by elites behind closed doors. If neutrality is to be abandoned, the people of Ireland — not a handful of politicians — must decide. Anything less is a betrayal of our democracy.

Checks and Balances Matter

The UN requirement is not red tape — it’s a safeguard. It stops us from following NATO or EU military missions without international legitimacy.

What is the Government Planning?

In recent years, the Irish government has deepened its ties with EU military structures and NATO, continued to allow US military aircraft to use Shannon Airport, and permitted flights carrying weapons to Israel through Irish airspace.

Now, by seeking to dismantle the Triple Lock — removing the requirement for a UN mandate before deploying Irish troops — the government is further undermining our neutrality. This move not only damages Ireland’s hard-earned international reputation but also increases the risk of being drawn into military operations at the behest of the United States and its allies.