Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Does the Minister of State have a view, or will he explore with the Minister for Defence whether he considers it appropriate that there is not in fact a formal council of European Defence Ministers, when one considers the range of security and other issues that arise for us on an ongoing basis? In addition, it is necessary to engage with Ms Ashton about her international responsibilities. Does the Minister of State have a view on that, or will he take that back to the Minister?

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