The Irish Times view on ex-army troops in Libya: a blow to the Defence Forces

Offaly-based Irish Training Solutions recruited former Army Rangers to train Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar's troops in an apparent breach of a UN arms embargo. Video: Naomi O'Leary/Chris Maddaloniabout former members of the Defence Forces training a brigade in Libya were shocking and cause"reputational damage to Ireland and our Defence Forces”. and runs directly counter to Government policy.

Following contacts from the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána also launched an investigation. They say that at this point nothing has emerged to suggest a breach of Irish criminal law. And now the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the body responsible for ensuring compliance with UN sanctions, is also investigating.From Mayobridge to New Orleans - Charlie Smyth’s journey to the NFLWhile more details may emerge, there are already some obvious questions.

The rules applying to former Defence Forces personnel – and their freedom to “sell” expertise gained during their time in service – must now be examined. While members of the Defence Forces remain subject to military law for six months after they leave, this relates to actions before their departure, while they were on active service. As the bulk of those involved in the training had left the forces, they may thus not be in breach of any Army rules.

Compliance with UN sanctions rests with individual countries and Ireland needs to ensure that Irish citizens and companies are not in breach of these. The Government will hope that the various investigations underway will point the way to ensuring this is achieved.Talks on Brexit were the high point of Simon Coveney's ministerial termIt is difficult to see how Jeffrey Donaldson's shock departure will not have political aftershocks‘A few months ago my wife left the country.

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