Independent TDs want neutrality enshrined in Constitution

Independent TDs plan to table a motion in the new Dáil calling for a referendum to put neutrality in the Constitution and will put pressure on the new government to ban the US military using Shannon Airport.

Mick Wallace and Clare Daly joined peace campaigners yesterday who warn that Ireland’s facilitation of US warplanes using Shannon has made the country an “Isis target”.

They released details of a Red C poll which found six in 10 respondents want neutrality enshrined in the Constitution, and also want a ban on the US military flying through Shannon.