Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-10-05
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Ruairí Ó Murchú (SF), Louth

I would like to deal with the tragic loss of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon on 14 December 2022. His loss will be felt by all of us, but particularly those in Donegal and Dundalk, for a long time to come. The Tánaiste has been very clear that all facts would be uncovered and that all would be done in delivering justice. I think "no stone unturned" was the term he used. There has been a huge level of engagement with the Lebanese authorities. That obviously limits what can be said because a judicial process is in play. On 14 July, there were court proceedings. I do not think the defendants were there. On 30 August, there was another hearing but I do not have information on whether the defendants were there. There is another to be held on 15 December.

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Sitting date: 2023-10-05