Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That decision has been taken on foot of recommendations from the Chief of Staff and military management. One has to take those decisions to give adequate time for their implementation so that decision was taken about a year ago, following recommendations to bring clarity to planning into the future. We have participated in every EU battle group since 1999 and will participate in this one as well. That is the policy position of Government. Regarding the Deputy's earlier question, we keep in close contact with the Chief of Staff and the team in respect of the safety and well-being of our troops in Lebanon and UNDOF. Any additional equipment required will be provided. We are under the leadership of UNIFIL and the force commander there. Established protocols will be followed. The absence of resources has not arisen as an issue.

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