Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I am aware of the views of the locals the mission is designed to serve. I am very conscious that the NGOs and UN personnel would all love to see the Irish stay.

There is a level-one medical facility in the Irish camp at Goz Beida and a level-two medical facility in Abeche. There is a dedicated Medevac helicopter located in Abeche on a 24-seven basis and there is a couple based in Goz Beida. The latter are not specifically for medical evacuation but can be used for this purpose in the event of an emergency. I am happy with the facilities.

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