asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount owed to this country by the United Nations for the provision of peace-keeping forces; and the present net cost per month to this country of providing such forces.
Written Answers. - Peace-keeping Forces.
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The amount outstanding from the United Nations on 30 April 1980 in respect of claims made and of certain troop costs (for which specific claims are not required) arising from Ireland's participation in United Nations peace-keeping forces is estimated at approximately £3.084 millions.
The net extra cost in respect of such participation at present is estimated at about £70,000 a month.