Irish peacekeeper convoy not accompanied by local soldiers

New details are emerging of the events leading up to the death of Pte Rooney, 24.

Irish peacekeepers caught up in the attack that led to Private Seán Rooney being killed could have had Lebanese armed forces back-up if they had been in a bigger convoy, it has emerged.

There is no official requirement for Lebanese armed forces assistance for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) convoys made up of fewer than six vehicles.