THE association representing rank and file members of the defence forces has asked Defence Minister Tony Killeen to reconsider his decision to withdraw Irish troops from Chad.

“ENOUGH is enough, you can’t get blood from a stone,” the Defence Forces’ association has warned, as details emerge of some soldiers having their homes repossessed.

THE Defence Forces ombudsman yesterday said it was “very disappointing” her office was not getting the funding it needed.

ARMY representatives yesterday warned soldiers to report any approaches made to them by criminals after it emerged a young private is being investigated by gardaí for handling illegal firearms.