As we get ever closer to the August 31st deadline, Army Rangers are heading to Afghanistan to get Irish citizens back home. Pat gets reaction and analysis from Cathal Berry Independent TD for the Kildare South and Tom Clonan  Security Analyst for thejournal.ie.

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