Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There has been a huge amount of consultation between the Lebanese authorities and the Department about this case because of the circumstances. To date, no information has been elicited to lead to the recovery of Private Joyce. However, I am advised by the military authorities that even though it is now 33 years since this tragic event happened, the case remains open and efforts are made from time to time in Lebanon to establish the location of Private Joyce's remains. If located, efforts will be made to repatriate them. The Department of Defence will continue to make every effort to bring this tragic case to a conclusion. I will take on board the Deputy's comments and will talk to the officials who are dealing with the Joyce family to ensure that every assistance is given to them. If anybody has any information about this case, I ask them to come forward.

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