Irish soldiers train for cases of chemical attack before Syria deployment

Irish troops being deployed to Syria have been given special training in the event of a chemical attack.

Irish soldiers train for cases of chemical attack before Syria deployment
Tue, 03 Sep, 2013 - 18:39

Irish troops being deployed to Syria have been given special training in the event of a chemical attack.

115 soldiers are being deployed to the Golan Heights as part of a UN mission to keep the peace between Syria and Israel.

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