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

I welcome the Minister's latter comments. There is considerable scope for development, particularly in the relationship that has been developed between the UN school in the Curragh Camp training centre and the Kennedy centre for conflict resolution. Working with those two agencies, we have the opportunity to develop something on this island that can allow Ireland and its people to build on the successes of the past in terms of peace support. We could also support Irish Aid to do much more than simply empower people to deal with crises. Rather, they could be helped to avoid conflict and to deal with it where it exists. This is something of which the Irish people would be supportive. I am glad that the Minister is also supportive, but it will need capital investment. It is an important matter.

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