The provision of new rifles for the defence forces means that thousands of older weapons will be disposed of on the international arms market.
Report shows Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (FCÁ) soldiers firing Lee Enfield .303 and Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifles.
Permanent Defence Force (PDF) soldiers firing new Steyr rifle.
Interview with Colonel John O'Shea, Director of Training, on the new Steyr rifle.
The reporter is Tom McCaughren.
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