Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence

European Defence Agency Project: Motion

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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It does not make a difference to this debate but the Minister of State argued that the SOFAs were required for Irish soldiers to be able to operate in the battle group in Germany. These four search events will be conducted in member states, including Cyprus and Spain. That means operating with a potential liability if something happens.