Military Exercise.

Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Questions (30)

Eamon Ryan

Question:

56 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent war game Black Dawn, organised by the European Union and NATO to counter potential nuclear terrorism; if Ireland participated in this exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13470/04]

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Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

My Department has consulted both the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Justice, Equality and Law Reform and I understand Ireland did not participate in this exercise. Other than media reports, my Department has no knowledge of the exercise.