Seán Kyne (Fine Gael)
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I welcome Ms Maguire and the team from the Department. I am thankful for the presentation on this extremely important matter. The crux of this issue - in my view, it is always the crux in respect of the United Nations - has been the five permanent members, the P5, of the Security Council and the veto. In the context of the UN mandate, can the aspect of the P5 versus the General Assembly be explained? I ask this question because it is an issue that has been highlighted and used. I refer to the General Assembly being able to allow and sanction peacekeeping forces. Ms Maguire said the General Assembly can give a view.

Ms Maguire also said it is not legally binding. Will she please elaborate?