Concerns have been raised over the deployment of soldiers from the North West to Lebanon.
Irish soldiers are currently operating in the area on peacekeeping efforts amid heightening tensions with Israel in the region.
There have long been calls for an immediate ceasefire, as troops from Donegal, Sligo and Mayo prepare to travel to the warzone.
Midlands-North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says local parents are contacting him hoping for a solution:
