Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

Further to that, the Minister has mentioned some of the logistical issues and the support that has been forthcoming from Russia, Ukraine and so on, which is badly needed. I echo and support his viewpoint as regards the need for greater capabilities within the European Union. On a related issue, our troops will undoubtedly be there until March and possibly beyond that date. I understand from media reports that one agency withdrew from that region in Chad just within the last few days. Is the Minister aware of that? Perhaps he will comment.

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