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‹ Order of Business Defence amendment Bill and triple lock
Summary
Willie O’Dea asks whether the Defence (Amendment) Bill would alter the triple-lock arrangements for overseas deployments. The Taoiseach says it will not, promises details, and agrees to write to him.
The purpose of the defence (amendment) Bill is to amend the Defence Act of 2006 to specify certain preparatory activities associated with the despatch of personnel overseas. Is it a technical matter or will it involve some changes in the triple lock arrangement, or what is the Government's position on the triple lock arrangement?
Comment on this
It is due later in the year. There is no intention of changing the triple lock arrangement.
Comment on this
I am pleased to hear that. What is the purpose of this Bill?
Comment on this
The Taoiseach will write to me on it.