Written answers

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Investigations

11:00 pm

Joe Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 124: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the inquiry that is to be established into the events surrounding the Niemba ambush in the Congo in 1960; the length of time he expects this inquiry to last; the remit of the inquiry; the personnel involved in the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12078/06]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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On Question Time on 23 February 2006, I undertook to ask the military authorities to revisit this matter in light of the questions raised on that date. The Chief of Staff has appointed a senior officer to examine all aspects of the Niemba ambush in the Congo in November 1960. The senior officer will also examine all records in military archives, interview former Army Privates Kenny and Fitzpatrick and other survivors of the unit who may be in a position to contribute and also the authors of any books or articles related to the ambush. I will contact the Deputy when this process has been completed.

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