Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2023-06-20
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Barry Cowen (FF), Laois-Offaly

I appreciate the sensitivities of the matters involved when a trial is imminent. Insofar as he can be at this stage, and based on his initial interactions and investigations, the Minister is confident that the Lebanese authorities are insisting on a fair trial, as we would obviously expect.

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Sitting date: 2023-06-20