Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

Question 41: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether Iraq is experiencing, or is on course to experience, a civil war, in view of the ongoing attacks and reprisals between Shia and Sunni Islam groups; if this matter was discussed in talks over the St. Patrick's Day period between his officials and officials representing the US Administration; if initiatives have emanated at European Union level directed towards an improvement in these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13232/06]

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