The first group of Irish soldiers that were due to fly out to Syria Golan Heights region have had to delay their deployment.
The Defence Forces says the United Nations requested a three week postponement last night due to administrative issues.
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The problem relates to a difficulty in getting clearance for personnel and equipment to cross the border between Lebanon and Syria.
Their brief doesn’t include any involvement in the internal conflict currently raging in the war-torn country.
Private Thomas Carty from Swords shares a moment with his three-year-old daughter Aaliyah
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defense Alan Shatter TD, inspects the 43rd Infantry Group
Pictured are, from left, Captain James O'Hara from Monaghan, Lieutenant Lisa McMahon from Kildare and Lieutenant Graeme Towell from Kildare
