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Expect to hear a lot more about this story today and in the coming weeks: Tánaiste Micheal Martin has announced plans to scrap the triple lock mechanism which prevents Ireland deploying troops overseas without UN approval.

Under the triple lock system, 12 or more Defence Forces troops cannot be deployed on an active overseas mission without approval from the Dáil, the Government and a mandate or authorisation from UN.

Inside Politics: Triple lock thunderbolt unleashes political backlash comes via ChinaTechNews.com.