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Déan Teagmháil Linn
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  1. Nuacht agus Imeachtaí
  2. Cartlann Nuachta
  3. 2023
  4. Athbhreithniú Aireachta ar an 68ú Grúpa Coisithe Fórsa Breathnóireachta Díscaoilte na Náisiún Aontaithe (UNDOF) roimh imscaradh go dtí an tSiria

Athbhreithniú Aireachta ar an 68ú Grúpa Coisithe Fórsa Breathnóireachta Díscaoilte na Náisiún Aontaithe (UNDOF) roimh imscaradh go dtí an tSiria

Rinne an Tánaiste agus Aire Cosanta, an tUasal Mícheál Martin T.D., in éineacht le Ceann Foirne Óglaigh na hÉireann, an Leifteanant-Ghinearál Seán Clancy, athbhreithniú ar fhir agus mná an 68ú Grúpa Coisithe sular imigh siad ar imscaradh sé mhí go dtí an tSiria mar chuid de Fhórsa Breathnóireachta Díscaoilte na Náisiún Aontaithe (UNDOF). Le himscaradh an 68ú Grúpa Coisithe, imscarfar 133 trúpa Éireannach go dtí an tSiria i Meán Fómhair 2023.

The Infantry Group will be carrying out peacekeeping duties under Chapter 6 of the UN Charter. The group acts as the Force Reserve Company, the main focus of which is constituting a Quick Response Force for UNDOF, as well as supporting the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation, (UNTSO).  This group operates Observation Posts along the Alpha line in order to monitor the AOS. This will involve extensive patrolling throughout the AO in addition to monitoring the AOS. In accordance with Security Council Resolution 2530, duties will also include helping to ensure humanitarian access to the civilian population in the area. The Irish Infantry Group provides UNDOF's Force Reserve Company which acts as the mission's Quick Reaction Force (QRF).

The 68th Inf Gp will complete a six-month tour before returning to Ireland next April. The group is under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Clear. The lead unit is the 6th Infantry Battalion from Custume Barracks in Athlone.  Ireland has been committed to the UNDOF mission since 2013. Following a government decision, Ireland will end this commitment circa April 2024. The 68th Infantry Group will be the last troop rotation to UNDOF
 
The ceremonial occasion consisted of a parade, a blessing of the 68th Infantry Group unit flag, Ministerial Inspection and address in Custume Barracks.

ENDS   

 

Note to Editor: Attached briefing note on the 68th Infantry Group UNDOF.

This will be the last troop rotation to UNDOF as there is a planned withdrawal from this mission in 2024.