Changing the way in which the Defence Forces are deployed overseas is long overdue according to a former senior officer from the region.
Roscommon native and Retired Brigadier General Ger Ahearne believes the current 'Triple Lock' process requirement for Irish troops to be deployed abroad is causing serious delays in what can be rapidly developing situations.
The 'Triple Lock' requires deployments to have government, Dáil and UN approval before they can be progressed.
Tanaiste and Minister for Defense Micheal Martin has called for the legislation to be amended to allow the country to respond quicker.
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, the former Brigadier General believes the current system is a barrier for Ireland acting in its own sovereign interest:
