Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We keep the security and risk levels to our troops under constant review. A bomb, claimed by Daesh, exploded in southern Beirut with great tragedy. It is some time since we have seen this level of bombing or violence in Beirut, and people would suspect it is very much linked with what is happening in Syria, given that it is a stronghold of Hezbollah, which is very active in fighting in Syria. Our focus is on ensuring our troops are safe, and they are. They are located far from the bombing site. It will be kept under constant review.