Defence Forces Chief says he 'cannot stand over the actions in any shape or form'
The matter is currently subject to investigations by the Military Police with the assistance of An Garda Síochána. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin
The investigation found that serving soldiers were being actively recruited to travel to Libya to work for ITS. In a number of cases, troops were suspected of working for ITS while still active members of the Defence Forces.
“Obviously, if we need to enhance our legislation around this area, we are looking at that for sure. And that’s something that’s part of our normal processes. And if it’s determined we need to enhance those, we will do so for sure.” “This reflects my view that the current legislative underpinning around external employment for members of the Defence Forces requires an immediate review,” he told the Dáil last week.
Meanwhile, ITS has resumed training in Libya. A recent photograph seen by The Irish Times shows troops of the LNA’s 166 Infantry Brigade undergoing counterterrorism beside the shell of an aircraft.
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