I once asked a NATO general what the Irish could bring to peacekeeping missions. He told me, first, that we speak English, which is a major advantage, second, that we are regarded as honest brokers throughout the world because of our work in many places and, third, that we have collective expertise in helping to re-establish and rebuild war-torn countries. We must bring our collective experience as honest brokers to bear on the situation in Iraq, particularly the experience gained by our Army. I welcome the additional €3 million committed by the Government in Madrid on top of the €5 million already earmarked this year for reconstruction projects in Iraq. I hope that commitment is unconditional and that the money is given to the United Nations as soon as possible to allow it to continue its work.