THE Defence Forces have said they have been asked for assistance by Gardaí as a response to fuel protest blockades.
When asked if soldiers were dispatched to Foynes Port, County Limerick, where blockades are in force, a Defence Forces spokesperson replied: “The Defence Forces can confirm that assistance has been requested from An Garda Síochána in the form of heavy vehicle recovery.”
“As this operation is ongoing, we will not provide further comment until it is concluded,” said the spokesperson.
They added: “The Defence Forces are aware of images circulating of MOWAG Armoured Personnel Carriers in convoy. We can confirm that these are the personnel of the 128th Infantry Battalion conducting mission readiness exercises ahead of deployment to UNIFIL next month.”
