Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the many binary threats that our State now faces, Deputy Carthy made several contributions in the forums that will be taken into the recommendations. It is important that we have a proper discussion on these issues and we are fulfilling our requirement here. As I said, I am a very proud supporter of our position as a neutral country, but in no way can I or any Government countenance a position where our troops would not have the necessary equipment to protect themselves against these threats. It is only right and prudent that the Government would ensure this happens.

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