Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I take the Minister's reply as positive. Those involved in the campaign include the retired Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Savino, Malachi O'Gallagher and others who have contributed enormously to the development of the concept. Is the Minister prepared to meet the people behind the initiative? Their enthusiasm for the project, the value of which is beyond question, is infectious. A monument would demonstrate to the people the extent of the contribution we have made to international peacekeeping. If located at a suitably prominent location, there is an opportunity to let the millions of international visitors to Ireland to see at first hand the contribution Ireland has made internationally. Collins Barracks is suggested and seems highly appropriate, but if there is a better location, let it be identified.

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