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

We welcome the relative progress achieved in Mali, particularly northern Mali, in recent times. We pay tribute to the French and the approximately 6,000 African-led troops who have been involved in the initiatives. Will the Minister inform the House whether he himself is in favour of sending Irish troops to Mali and indicate if approximately 400 soldiers is the number in question? Will he indicate when he will bring formal proposals to the Cabinet on the matter?

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