Defence Forces' aircraft on standby to repatriate Pte Seán Rooney's remains

A Defence Forces aircraft is on standby for the repatriation of the remains of Private Seán Rooney, who was killed on active service in Lebanon.

A Defence Forces Casa aircraft has been deployed to Beirut where it will remain on standby for the repatriation of Private Seán Rooney’s remains.

The military transport aircraft, which can be adapted to operate as an air ambulance, will also be ready for the medical transport of Trooper Shane Kearney from Lebanon to Ireland, if and when medical clearance is given.