Press Statements

Defend Irish neutrality: against EU militarisation, complicity in genocide and ever more wars

The world is gearing up for more wars. Ukraine and Gaza have shown the tragedy and genocide that war brings. Peoples across the world have mobilised to demand that peace…

Rally for Peace – Save Neutrality Save The Triple Lock

Cross-party Oireachtas members of the INL today announced details of a major Dublin event to promote peace and neutrality on 10th of May. The ‘Public Rally for Peace: Save the Triple Lock…

Consultative Forums on International Security Policy a Government Mechanism for Abandoning the Triple Lock and Neutrality

Appointment of Dame Louise Richardson DBE as Chairperson Casts Serious Doubt Over Impartiality and Integrity of the Process The Irish Neutrality League deems the recently announced Consultative Forums on International…

Varadkar Acting Like a Warmonger

24/3/2023 The Irish Neutrality League has condemned bellicose comments from Leo Varadkar made at an EU summit (23/3/2023). Varadkar said that "Putin will stop where we stop him". In a…

20th Anniversary of US Invasion of Iraq: Parallels Between the Iraq War and the War in Ukraine Are Hard to Miss

19/3/2023 The twentieth anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq will be marked by a continuing escalation of US involvement in the war in Ukraine. The US seems to have…

Irish Neutrality League Opposes “Expanded Co-operation With NATO”

8/3/2023 The Irish Neutrality League condemns suggestions from Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin that there will be expanded cooperation with NATO in areas of cyber-attacks and intelligence gathering. It is…

1st Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: The Irish Government Must Call for a Ceasefire and Peace Negotiations

23/2/2023 On the first anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the Irish Neutrality League has called on the Irish government to promote the need for a ceasefire and peace…

Involvement of Irish Defence Forces Personnel in EU Training Operation Is a Breach of Neutrality

21/2/2023 The government's decision to send Irish Defence Forces personnel to an EU training operation is a breach of neutrality. The training will be conducted by the EU Military Assistance…

Irish Government and Media Warmongering Has Undermined Ireland’s Neutrality

17/2/2023 On the first anniversary of Russia's imperialist invasion of Ukraine, the Irish Neutrality League decries an Irish government and media-driven warmongering narrative that has served to undermine Ireland’s neutrality.…

NATO Pushing Militarisation Throughout Europe

6/2/2023 The Irish Neutrality League has suggested that NATO is using the war in Ukraine to increase military spending in Europe and to enrich arms manufacturers. The Irish Neutrality League…