UN owes Ireland €11.5m for peacekeeping missions

Ireland is owed in the region of €11.5m by the UN for its contribution to peacekeeping missions in Lebanon and Chad.

UN owes Ireland €11.5m for peacekeeping missions
Mon, 07 Jan, 2013 - 00:00
Conall Ó Fátharta

Defence Minister Alan Shatter confirmed that the money was still outstanding under a Memorandum of Understanding.

His department is in negotiations with the UN about the recovery of the money.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Man, 60s, dies following single-vehicle crash in Wexford  Man, 60s, dies following single-vehicle crash in Wexford 
'We're seeing people who never needed support before': Pre-Christmas calls to SVP hit record high 'We're seeing people who never needed support before': Pre-Christmas calls to SVP hit record high
CHI hospitals can continue to train doctors, Medical Council determines CHI hospitals can continue to train doctors, Medical Council determines
CourtsPlace: LebanonPlace: ChadPlace: New YorkPerson: Defence MinisterPerson: Alan ShatterPerson: TDPerson: Bernard DurkanPerson: ShatterPerson: DurkanOrganisation: UNOrganisation: MemorandumOrganisation: Fine GaelOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: UN Interim ForceOrganisation: UNIFILOrganisation: MINURCATOrganisation: Department of DefenceOrganisation: Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeOrganisation: Permanent Mission of IrelandOrganisation: EU
<p> Swiss police said three skiers had been caught up in the avalanche in an area near Ovronnaz in the Valais part of Switzerland on January 13.</p>

Irish skier dies following Alps avalanche

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited