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.

Irish troops ‘won’t face chemical war’

As 115 troops prepare for deployment to the Syrian border despite the civil war and threat of a missile strike from the US, Mr Shatter said he was confident they would safely complete their tour.

He said a potential chemical attack on the troops was not something he has contemplated, but insisted their safety was a primary concern.

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