Ireland has been neutral in international relations since the 1930s. The nature of Irish neutrality has varied over time, and has been contested since the 1970s. In 2012, the Oireachtas established a joint committee to review petitions submitted by the public on the matter. An early petition sought clarification of government policy in relation to the use of Irish airspace by foreign military aircraft. In 2013–16 the committee held discussions with the petitioners, government members, the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and academics, and issued a rep…
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See how support for each position on “Military Neutrality” has changed over time for 72.5k Ireland voters.
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See how importance of “Military Neutrality” has changed over time for 72.5k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Honestly I can see us joining NATO in the future, but for now we should focus on building up our military and developing a policy of armed neutrality before we consider NATO membership.
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Yes. Ireland should remain neutral in external conflicts but work with neighbours to improve and invest in national defence.
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No but we should do a Switzerland style neutrality, be neutral but also have a strong military to defend ourselves
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No, and increase and reform the Defence Forces to be able to defend our neutrality. Allow for lethal military aid to be sent selectively to other nations during conflicts, such as Ukraine.
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Yes but align closer with the EU but not NATO
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