Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 526: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has completed his inquiry into the Niemba Ambush, Congo 1960 and the cases of the two surviving Irish soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26862/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Chief of Staff has appointed a Senior Officer to examine all aspects of the Niemba ambush in the Congo in November 1960. The examining officer has now interviewed both survivors and 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.