Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That triggered a whole series of events that have taken place since. Rather than just pointing out mistakes, we all have an obligation to make an effort to contribute in a constructive and positive way to helping countries that are in real difficulty to achieve stable government and, as a result, some level of normalisation for their populations. This is the reason I have sanctioned Ireland's participation in this follow-on mission. I believe we can play a part because of our experience in post-conflict peacekeeping missions. We have seven personnel in place - this contribution is not large in numbers, but in my view it is worth maintaining. So long as I can see a positive role for the international community in a state which is trying to re-establish itself, then we will maintain a presence there.

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