Doug Beattie(@BeattieDoug):“Of note, no other country has a Triple Lock. It is highly unusual. That is because defence, like taxation, is regarded as a national competence.”~ @BerryCathal I agree with Cathal, Ireland are not competent on defence, at it has an effects on how they are viewed across Europe.

Doug Beattie

@BeattieDoug

Unionist MLA for Upper Bann. Former soldier and author.

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Doug Beattie@BeattieDoug

2026.06.28 10:54

“Of note, no other country has a Triple Lock. It is highly unusual. That is because defence, like taxation, is regarded as a national competence.”~ @BerryCathal I agree with Cathal, Ireland are not competent on defence, at it has an effects on how they are viewed across Europe.