O'Dea denies defence u-turn

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea tonight dismissed claims Irish peacekeeping troops were illegally serving in Kosovo as he embarked on a two day visit to the Balkan state.

O'Dea denies defence u-turn

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea tonight dismissed claims Irish peacekeeping troops were illegally serving in Kosovo as he embarked on a two day visit to the Balkan state.

Labour Party TD Joe Costello accused the Minister of rushing new legislation through the Dáil which would allow for a U-turn on rules governing what missions Irish soldiers can serve on.

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