Tánaiste to visit Seán Rooney's camp in Lebanon

Tánaiste Micheál Martin will convey his sympathies and those of the Government to the colleagues of Private Seán Rooney on their loss. Picture: Defence Forces

Micheál Martin TD is this morning on his way to Lebanon to meet 121st Infantry Battalion Unifil colleagues of Private Seán Rooney.

As well as passing on his condolences and those of the Government, he also plans to repeat the Government’s wish that whoever killed PTE Rooney be brought to justice.