Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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At a European level, there has been a strategic assessment of the mission. A decision will be made at European level as to the continuation of the mission. We have six members on it. They are stationed at the operational headquarters in Rome and are serving in staff officer posts. In the summer of 2023, 58 personnel were deployed as part of Operation Irini for a period of six weeks. I was advised at the time by the Naval Service that it would be able to do it. I will have to review any request about this matter closer to the time. I am of the view that we need to strengthen the Naval Service. We must ensure it is sufficiently strengthened in terms of dealing with domestic duties.