Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)

I know the Minister has had discussions with Lieutenant General Nash. Will the Minister outline what the force commander views as the main threat to Irish troops? Is the Minister reassured and satisfied as to the safety of Irish troops? Last week, the Minister met with the noted Darfur human rights activist and EU peace prize winner, Salih Osman. I am interested in his comments on that meeting. Finally, he said that this mission would protect refugees. I wonder whether there is any special role in terms of protecting those who are particularly vulnerable to human trafficking.

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