Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Feb 1995

Vol. 449 No. 4

Written Answers - Green Paper on UN and NATO,

Michael Bell

Question:

229 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to publish a Green Paper on the role, function, UN activities and NATO obligations or potential obligations of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3742/95]

Minister for Defence (Mr. Coveney)

I have no such plans. As the Government's programme makes clear, Ireland will not become a member of NATO and the Government will work with like-minded members of the European Union to strengthen UN peacekeeping.