Defence Forces pay tribute to health workers on the 'frontline' fighting coronavirus

"But I am most proud to be the husband of a nurse who, along with her colleagues in the HSE, will be on the frontline at the national effort against coronavirus."

Irish Defence Forces members abroad have wished everyone at home a happy St Patrick's Day.

Peacekeeping operations in Lebanon and Syria are continuing as normal despite the crisis and vacations being cancelled due to travel restrictions.