Defence Minister begins Chad visit

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea today begins an official three-day visit to Irish troops serving in Chad.

Defence Minister begins Chad visit
Tue, 24 Feb, 2009 - 07:09

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea today begins an official three-day visit to Irish troops serving in Chad.

The Eufor-mandated mission, which currently includes 416 Defence Forces personnel, will come under the command of the UN on March 15.

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