Government admits: Afghanistan too dangerous to go to

At least the Department of Foreign Affairs admits it, if the Minister for Justice won't. From the Foreign Affairs website:

TRAVEL ADVICE
AFGHANISTAN - updated 3/5/06
The Department of Foreign Affairs advises against all non-essential travel to Kabul and against all travel to other parts of Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains serious and the threat to Westerners from terrorist or criminal violence, including kidnappings, remains high. Irish citizens travelling to Kabul are urged to exercise extreme caution and vigilance throughout their visit.