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Mon 07 Jul 2006200 Irish troops could go to LebanonUp to 200 Irish soldiers could be sent to the Lebanon if a ceasefire backed by a political deal between Israel and Hizbullah is established, Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea said yesterday.However, he emphasised the Government would not consider such a move until a ceasefire is established, perhaps following this week's efforts at the UN Security Council.