It's being joined by two officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Nine members of Ireland's special forces are en-route to Afghanistan to help evacuate the remaining Irish citizens there.
Upon arrival, the Army Rangers will be stationed at Kabul Airport and will liaise with other forces to get the 36 remaining citizens out.
The unit is joined on its mission by two officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Retired Brigadier General in Custume Barracks, Athlone's Ger Aherne, says the deployment will speed up the evacuation process:
Meetings will take place between global leaders later to discuss whether to seek an extension to the August 31st evacuation deadline.
Cathal Berry is an Independent TD for Kildare South and former member of the Army Rangers - he says having people in Kabul will help efforts:
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