A Commission set up by the Irish Government advocates the tripling of the country’s Defence budget to meet what they describe as the threat to Irish airspace and territorial waters by China and Russia,
In their and our long histories neither China or Russia invaded our country, nor insulted, injured or killed our people. China and Russia have no dispute with us.
Ninety-five years ago the inhabitants of the Irish Free State, by plebiscite enacted a Constitution, transforming it into a Sovereign, Independent Democratic State, Republican in form. It had but one enemy, who took some years to recognise its status,.
The people, affirmed Ireland’s devotion to-
The Ideal of peace and friendly co-operation amongst nations founded on international justice and morality.
The Principle of the pacific settlement of international disputes by international arbitration or judicial determination.
The acceptance of the generally recognised principles of international law as its rule of conduct in its relations with other states.
One hundred and eighty odd years ago Britain invaded China to push drugs there and invaded Afghanistan. It never lost the habit; it’s what British Liberal, Labour and Tory Governments do,
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