Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Committee on Defence and National Security

General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed)

2:00 am

Photo of Seán KyneSeán Kyne (Fine Gael)
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Ms Lynn Boylan, MEP mentioned the General Assembly and the possible use of that.

The last time it was used was in 1956. Without reform of the UN Security Council, as it stands, it would require clearance on an new mandate. That is part of the issue.

Can either of the MEPs see any other safeguards? We acknowledge that the P5 is somewhat dysfunctional but are there other safeguards that could be put in place? Mr. Andrews mentioned this committee and the advice of the Attorney General.