Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence
Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters
10:00 am
Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
I hope that if an event happens, whether it is arranged by the Lebanese Government or whatever, that Major General Beary can attend and be treated the same. I understand and appreciate the art of peacekeeping. I am concerned, however, about this matter being taken out of context and that is what has happened in Lebanon. I want him to be aware that his work has been betrayed as being one-sided and against the mission. Such a misunderstanding has the potential to make things awkward unless it is addressed. I understand that the Minister of State is not responsible for him and that Major General Beary now answers to the United Nations. I raised the issue to ensure that we are aware that the appointment can be viewed out of context, unless it is in context.
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