Written answers

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Travel

11:00 pm

Photo of Shane McEnteeShane McEntee (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces other than those on UN service, travelled abroad as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; if so, details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11870/06]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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It is customary for all contingents on United Nations service to host functions to mark their national day. Defence Forces personnel, when serving overseas have traditionally celebrated St. Patrick's Day as Ireland's national day. This year a small number of officers and pipers visited Defence Force missions in Liberia, Damascus, Brussels and Sarajevo and participated in St. Patrick's Day functions and parades hosted by the Defence Forces in those locations. The 28th infantry battalion pipe band travelled to New York at its own expense to take part in a range of events from 15 to 20 March. The Air Corps pipe band travelled to Boston and participated in events from 10 to 20 March.

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