John Gormley
Ceist:87 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are plans to send Irish military personnel to Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25387/03]
Written Answers. - Foreign Conflicts.
The Deputy will be aware that on 16 October 2003 the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1511 which inter alia authorised a multi-national force under unified command to take all necessary measures to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq. While the terms of this resolution appear to satisfy the requirements of the Defence Acts in respect of deployment of members of the Permanent Defence Force, the question of such a deployment is not under consideration by the Government.