Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding his request to military authorities to examine all aspects of the Niemba Ambush in the Congo in November 1960; when he expects this investigation to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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I undertook during Priority Questions on Thursday 23 February, 2006 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. So far contact has been made with both survivors. One has been interviewed already and the other is unavailable for interview until later this month. The examining officer has also contacted other interested parties both at home and abroad. Due to the diversity of this investigation it is unlikely that it will be completed for some time. I will contact the Deputy when this process has been completed.