In respect of the Shannon stop-over, I understand the position of those who say that, for political and economic reasons, we have to provide facilities. However, we cannot really claim to be neutral in that context. I see it as a sad day for the Irish Army, which has performed outstanding international service for the United Nations. Irrespective of our claiming to be neutral, will that interpretation be shared by other countries in which our Defence Forces may have to undertake a peacekeeping role?