Defence Forces shop for mousetraps and washing machines
Munitions and explosives would be expected on a shopping list for the Defence Forces, but not washing machines, driers and mousetraps. New tender documents show the military is looking for a supply of munitions and explosive materials to train recruits and for use on deployments at home and abroad. The forces are also looking for the services of a pest control expert to provide "proactive measures" and "recommendations concerning rats/mice infestation" at military buildings. The contract for tackling pest infestations is not linked to the supply of pyrotech- nics, including flares and explos...
Source: independent.ie