Defence Forces deployment in Kosovo set to be extended for further year

Defence Minister Micheál Martin is also seeking approval for troops to be trained to monitor undersea cables
Defence Forces deployment in Kosovo set to be extended for further year

Defence Minister Micheál Martin will seek to extend Ireland’s deployment of 13 Defence Forces members to the UN authorised International Security Presence in Kosovo (KFOR) until June 2025. File picture: Rolling News 

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024 - 00:55
Tadgh McNally,  Political Reporter

The Defence Forces is set to continue its deployment in Kosovo for a further year.

Tánaiste and Defence Minister Micheál Martin has also sought approval for troops to be trained to monitor undersea cables.

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