Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Can he indicate the extent of ongoing negotiations relating to anticipated deployments, given the various hot spots existing on the borders of Europe and worldwide? Can he indicate whether mention has been made of the western Balkans in this context, with particular reference to the concerns expressed by those permanently deployed on peace negotiations exercises in that area? Has that issue been drawn into conversations with a view to further possible deployments in that area?

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