Good morning, Expect to hear a lot more about this story today and in the coming weeks: Tánaiste Micheal Martin has announced plans to scrap the triple lock mechanism which prevents Ireland deploying troops overseas without UN approval. Under the triple lock system, 12 or more Defence Forces troops cannot be deployed on an active overseas mission without approval from the Dáil, the Government and a mandate or authorisation from UN. The Tánaiste says he wants to be able to respond to crises without waiting for approval from the UN Security Council, which has not authorised a new peacekeeping mission...