A local TD says he will not be "guided" by Ireland's neutrality by parties that have been "apologists" for Russia in the past.
Brendan Smith added that Fianna Fáil has taken a "very strong line" on Russian aggression, going back almost a decade and a half to the 2008 invasion of Georgia.
Deputy Smith's comments follows an accusation by People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett that the government is making a "sustained attack" on Ireland's neutrality.
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Yesterday, the Taoiseach said there was no need to hold a referendum to join NATO as it's a "policy decision", decided by government.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Deputy Smith hit back at criticism from opposition parties and said Fianna Fáil has been consistent on its stance towards Russia:
