I have heard the Minister and the Taoiseach say dozens of times that Ireland is military neutral but not politically neutral on Ukraine. That is a good position. I agree with it. There is no doubt in my mind that Russia is the aggressor in the conflict. Last night, the Taoiseach's office put out a statement that Ireland was committed politically, militarily and diplomatically. This comes at a time when the Government is dumping the much-valued triple lock neutrality protection. The Irish people believe in neutrality. Many wonder why the Government wants to get rid of this central part of our neutrality, the triple lock. Now for the very first time we have a Government saying that it is not militarily neutral. I want the Minister to tell the Irish people if the Irish Government no longer believes in Irish neutrality. I want him to give a direct answer to that question because the Irish people deserve an answer. Does this Government believe that Ireland should be militarily neutral?

Sentiment score: -0.01

Why did we not say that yesterday?

Sentiment score: 0.00

I agree.

Sentiment score: 0.36

Why did that statement say what it said?

Sentiment score: 0.00

You know what side we are on. I was very clear. Why did you make that statement?

Sentiment score: 0.15

You do not believe a word you are saying.

Sentiment score: 0.00

Why did the Government say that?

Sentiment score: 0.00