Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. Will he update the House on the incident at Tissi, where there was an incursion into Sudanese territory by two French soldiers? There was one fatality while the remaining soldier was injured. It is disconcerting that, in border areas, maps are imprecise and there is no clear demarcation of borders. Will the preparations address this situation? Will there be precise maps and the clear demarcation of borders? The incident was unfortunate and it was obviously accidental that the troops crossed the border. While securing the border is not part of the mission, a danger exists and I would like the Minister of State's assurance that this issue is being attended to.

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