Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether a Defence Forces mission at battalion level should occur within 18 months; further failure to provide for such could damage the Defences in view of agreement (details supplied) that is lifeblood organisation; international contacts he has made, or had made behalf, bodies ensure participation mission; and if will make statement matter. [29967/10]

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