Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for her reply. We are all struck by the worldwide impact of the social media campaign, Kony 2012. I am sure many of us would have to admit we were not aware of the nefarious activities of the Lord's Resistance Army as established by this notorious individual, Joseph Kony.

The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is under pressure so I will be brief. Has the Minister had any communications with the US authorities or her EU counterparts in regard to advocating military support for the capture of Joseph Kony? The US authorities have provided 100 military experts. Does the capacity exist within the EU to address this issue? What discussions, if any, have we had on this matter with the African Union and with people such as Jean Ping, and can the AU play a more active role?

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