The extent of the Naval Services activities during the security operation against protesters opposed to Shells Corrib gas pipeline in Co Mayo is also revealed, with five of the Navys ships on patrol in Broadhaven Bay for a total of 37 days.
The Irish Times – Wednesday, August 18, 2010
One-fifth of Defence Forces served overseas last year
CONOR LALLY
ALMOST ONE in five members of the Defence Forces served on overseas missions last year, according to the joint annual report of the Defence Forces and Department of Defence.
The figure is believed to be the highest ever.
The UNs peace enforcement mission in Chad accounted for the highest number of troop deployments, reaching 450 during each of three rotations. Natos mission in Kosovo played host to an Irish deployment numbering almost 220 at a time.