A full review of Ireland's participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is conducted by the Government every six months.
At the United Nations, the Secretary-General submits a six-monthly report on the UNIFIL operation to the Security Council in January and July. The Council considers the renewal of the UNIFIL mandate on the basis of the recommendations in this report. Following a decision by the Security Council to continue the mandate of the Force, the Secretary-General requests the troop-contributing countries, including Ireland, to maintain their participation in UNIFIL for a further six-month period.