Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

I understand, from the figures we received, that there are still around 180,000 refugees in camps in Sudan. Is there any indication that more refugees may wish to cross the border, now that the EUFOR mission is in place? I was very heartened to read that Lieutenant General Nash said Irish troops were exceptionally well received and that the people of villages they visited were anxious that they stay because they felt more secure with them around.

From what the Minister has told us, all the indications are that things are developing well and that this is a well-planned mission. Is it likely that the number of refugees in camps in Chad will increase now?

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