Organisation: 43rd Infantry

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First batch of Irish troops to depart for Syria

The first batch of soldiers from the 43rd Infantry Group of the Irish Defence Forces departs for Syria today.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2013

Irish troops ‘won’t face chemical war’

Defence Minister Alan Shatter has ruled out the possibility of Irish peacekeepers being targeted in a chemical attack during their mission to the Golan Heights.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2013

Irish soldiers train for cases of chemical attack before Syria deployment

Irish troops being deployed to Syria have been given special training in the event of a chemical attack.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2013

UN give assurance over Irish peacekeepers going to Syrian border

The United Nations has assured the Government that the safety of Irish peacekeepers is paramount on their upcoming mission to the Golan Heights.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2013