Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:53 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to attend EC Council of Ministers meetings at which security and/or defence is likely to be discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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53 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to attend EC Council of Ministers meetings at which security and/or defence is likely to be discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
No. Matters relating to the Common Foreign and Security Policy do not include issues concerning defence and are the responsibility of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.