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Irish troops set for another year in Kosovo

Irish peacekeeping troops will remain in Kosovo and Afghanistan for another year, it emerged tonight.

Irish troops set for another year in Kosovo

Wed, 25 Jun, 2008 - 00:47

Irish peacekeeping troops will remain in Kosovo and Afghanistan for another year, it emerged tonight.

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea secured Cabinet approval for a 12-month deployment extension for the 291 personnel.

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