Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding UNDOF, we were concerned about whether the mission was fit for purpose. It is a deadly war zone in the region, and shares a border with Syria. Our troops acted with great bravery and skill in extracting the Filipino battalion, which was surrounded by hostile rebels. Is the Minister concerned about the escalating tensions in the area and Russian aircraft being shot down? What is the Minister’s assessment of the threat to our peacekeeping forces?