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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Response rates from 419 Carlow voters.
17% Yes |
83% No |
17% Yes |
83% No |
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Unique answers from Carlow voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9D9S2NK 1yr1Y
No but we should do a Switzerland style neutrality, be neutral but also have a strong military to defend ourselves
@9TF7NVP2mos2MO
Yes, however add military service requirements for those who do not wish to go to third level college, work or apprentice after second level education.
@9ZMM8LL3 days3D
No, military neutrality should be subject to a referendum so it can be enshrined and protected in our constitution.
@9ZCY2XR2wks2W
Ireland should return to being actually neutral, we are currently a massive cheerleader for NATO and America (the big brother of the country currently commiting genocide) in practice
@9ZCTZV62wks2W
No, not unless we are under direct threat should we ever get involved in the wars of othe countries. But I do support our peacekeeping troops work.
@9ZCNRYB2wks2W
I personally think a neutral stance is weak we should have the right to have arms and defence systems to protect our country incase anything ever did happen, the world is a very unpredictable place. We should not be joining nato and fighting in Ukraine I don’t agree with this.
@9ZCD6RL2wks2W
Neutrality is fine. Investing in Defence and modernisation of the defence forces in line with EU and NATO partners and ability to defend our skies and seas is most important
@9ZC4GS52wks2W
No, Ireland should strengthen it's tradition of neutrality through binding legislation or constitution amendment,
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