I am writing to express my deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Gaza and the recent statements made by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
A second letter is to be sent from Cork County Council to the Tánaiste and the Minister for Defence Micheál Martin requesting more information on why a Citizens Assembly on Irish neutrality has not been established.
The report by Professor Louise Richardson does not push a common definition of neutrality, describing Ireland’s approach as “political alignment and military nonalignment”
The Consultative Forum on Ireland’s International Security Policy took place in June which drew criticism of its chair from President Michael D Higgins.