Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the further deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, in particular whether he believes that the peculiar command structure and context under which the ISAF forces have been operating is a contributory factor; if, in view of his answer to Question No. 211 of 14 December 2005 which referred to insecurity in areas under the control of the Taliban, he agrees that there are also areas which are [i]de facto[/i] lawless despite their control by elements supportive or tolerant of the current Government. [7005/06]

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