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Ireland has 'no intention of joining NATO' - Taoiseach

Outlet: RTÉ News · Published 27/10/2026 15:27 UTC

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its neutrality if the Triple Lock is removed.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 27/10/2026 20:08 UTC

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its neutrality if the triple lock Triple Lock is removed.

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    Before: «Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its neutrality if the triple lock is removed.» b390636c6a75

    After: «Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its neutrality if the Triple Lock is removed.» 0251a29d9f55

  2. Excerpt · detected on 27/10/2026 17:08 UTC

    Sinn Féin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has "brought Dáil debate to a new low" over insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its "misinformation" on a Bill to reform neutrality if the triple lock system, according to Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne. is removed.

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    Before: «Sinn Féin has "brought Dáil debate to a new low" over its "misinformation" on a Bill to reform the triple lock system, according to Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne.» 3d1098be5ed1

    After: «Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted Ireland has "no intention of joining NATO", despite former president Michael D Higgins warning that Ireland risks "sliding" into losing its neutrality if the triple lock is removed.» b390636c6a75

  3. Headline · detected on 27/10/2026 17:08 UTC

    Minister hits out over triple lock 'misinformation' Ireland has 'no intention of joining NATO' - Taoiseach

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    Before: «Minister hits out over triple lock 'misinformation'» 4ea090e34968

    After: «Ireland has 'no intention of joining NATO' - Taoiseach» 507fbd0d0583

Capture record
Source
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/1027/1596989-triple-lock-misinformation/
Published
27/10/2026 15:27 UTC
Captured
27/10/2026 15:39 UTC
Text fingerprint
1a7b7c69d58df3f5 · 905 words
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