The Irish government is taking concrete steps to preparing the way for its army to take part in the EU's battle groups, according to the country's defence minister.
In an interview with the daily newspaper, the Irish Examiner, Willie O'Dea admitted that the biggest concern with the battle groups was how participation fits with Ireland's policy of neutrality.
However, he said that the government would have proposals by the end of September.
At the moment, a committee is looki...
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