Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-21
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Matt Carthy (SF), Cavan-Monaghan

I thank the Tánaiste. Having read some interviews with, and reports on, participants and commanders within both missions, the Irish participants in particular were noteworthy for their professionalism, bravery, commitment to peacekeeping and the missions in which they are engaged. It is important that we all say very clearly how proud we are of the service they are providing, not only to Ireland but also to the United Nations. The Tánaiste has outlined the increased security context in which they are operating. We know that United UNIFIL facilities have been struck and rockets have been fired within the Irish area of operations. Thankfully, there have been no casualties to report for the Irish Defence Forces so far.
Has the Tánaiste reviewed with the Defence Forces leadership whether additional supports are needed for the Irish contingent in either mission to allow them to get through this period?

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Sitting date: 2023-11-21