Ex-Army man slams tank deployment

A peace activist and former Irish army officer has slammed the deployment of Scorpion tanks in Co Clare as part of the security for the visit of US President George W Bush.

Ex-Army man slams tank deployment

A peace activist and former Irish army officer has slammed the deployment of Scorpion tanks in Co Clare as part of the security for the visit of US President George W Bush.

Edward Horgan, who commanded a tank squadron during his military service said the Scorpion was unsuitable for use in riot situations and the Minister for Defence should be sacked for deploying the vehicles.

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