It also reinforces the need for greater Government transparency on the activities of Irish soldiers attached to the UN-mandated mission in Mali. The Government says robust security measures are in place to give the best protection to the Irish soldiers. Since the first Irish soldiers departed in September, the provision of information on their activities has been minimalHowever, the Government must do more to explain its thinking on the difficult questions the deployment raises. Since the first Irish soldiers departed in September, the provision of information on their activities has been minimal. Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe says he receives “regular” updates from the theatre of war.

Source: The Irish Times November 05, 2019 18:31 UTC