Dutch withdrawal from UNIFIL

Summary

Collins asked why the Dutch contingent was withdrawing and whether others might follow. The Minister said he did not know the Dutch Government’s reasons officially, though dissatisfaction with the mandate was likely a factor.

Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

Did the Dutch Government give their reasons for the withdrawal of their force from UNIFIL? Has the Minister any indication of the withdrawal of their forces by any of the other peace-keeping nations

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

I am sure they gave their reasons to the Secretary General of the United Nations. They did not give them to me.

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

Will the Minister not agree that their primary reason for withdrawing their force was their dissatisfaction with the present mandate?

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

I am sure that was at least part of the reason but I do not know that officially.

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