Helen McEntee: “The unprecedented and growing volume of sanctions which target shadow fleet vessels and the eco-system that supports…”

I do plan to and would like to have this done by the end of the year.

I will speak directly to the minister.

Work is also advancing on a Defence Forces node to access the EU's Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) which will be operational in 2027 and will complement our participation in the European Defence Agency MARSUR project.

I want us, and I know our troops in particular want, to be on the ground and working with their colleagues... Our troops want to continue that presence on the ground, and to continue to be able to support the Lebanese Armed Forces.