Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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I agree with my colleague and I second his proposal. At issue is a statement of strategy, and a core part of the Irish position has been a clear statement of the country's neutrality. I realise this came up during the defence part of the meeting earlier but it is important that it is restated. I do not understand why the word is not even included in the strategy statement. It makes no sense for it not to be included, and the committee could have a role in proposing that it be included. The suggestion Senator Daly has put forward is entirely reasonable and it will leave no doubt around the issue.