150 Irish troops to deploy to Syria/Israel border

Up to 150 Irish troops will be deployed to the Middle East to protect a sensitive border crossing.

150 Irish troops to deploy to Syria/Israel border
Tue, 16 Jul, 2013 - 18:59

Up to 150 Irish troops will be deployed to the Middle East to protect a sensitive border crossing.

Defence Minister Alan Shatter revealed he has secured Government approval to send Defence Forces personnel to a UN mission in Syria.

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