Michael D Higgins warns Ireland is ‘sliding’ into military alliances over triple lock

The former president criticises proposed changes to Irish peacekeeping rules and raises concerns about Gaza, climate change and artificial intelligence

Michael D Higgins, former President of Ireland, has suggested that little effort has been made to address the failings of the UN Security Council. Picture: Joleen Cronin.

Michael D Higgins has hit out at the Government's controversial plans to scrap the triple lock, claiming the country is "sliding" into military alliances.

The former president has suggested that little effort has been made to address the failings of the UN Security Council, which currently provides approval for deployments that involve more than 12 Irish peacekeepers.