Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)

I compliment the reputation of our troops on foreign missions. It has been positive compared with troops from other countries. Troops from other countries have been involved in certain situations which have done them no credit. However, the Irish missions have been excellent.

Is the Minister planning on any of the troops in Lebanon moving out of that UNIFIL area because there was violence recently 45 miles north of Beirut between a small group which was supportive of President Assad and the Sunni majority? Is there any possibility of our troops being used in that way within Lebanon? Also, have there been requests or are discussions going on to redeploy our troops in other conflict areas?

See this speech in context