Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence the expected financial cost of Ireland's participation in the EU mission to Chad; the expenditure to date in preparing for the mission; if the Government will give an absolute commitment that the mission will not in any way be affected by reductions in State expenditure should any occur in the next financial year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27760/07]

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