Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence when he informed the United Nations officially of the decision to withdraw Defence Forces from participation in Chad; if he formally informed the United Nations of the decision prior to, or following, his announcement of, or revealing of, the decision publicly on 30 March 2010; if the United Nations either formally or informally urged that the information not be announced at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15847/10]

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