Fears Chad mission will cut home Army funds

CONCERNED soldier representatives yesterday warned the €60 million per annum mission to Chad may lead to cuts in Army funds at home.

Fears Chad mission will cut home Army funds
Sat, 03 Nov, 2007 - 00:00
Juno McEnroe

More than 350 Defence Force soldiers will be deployed there early next year.

The Dáil still has to agree to back the EU-led operation to protect civilians and thousands of refugees who have fled neighbouring war-torn Sudan.

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