Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the report and acknowledge the significant commitment of the members of the Defence Forces since we started taking part in UN peacekeeping, the number of people who have served in the Defence Forces through the UN and the members of their families, because their families have sacrificed much as well and give up much for the people who are overseas.

At this time of year in particular, we must acknowledge those members of the Defence Forces who are overseas on United Nations missions and remember their families who are without their loved ones at Christmas. I welcome the report. Everyone is proud of the commitment of the Defence Forces to the United Nations over the years.