Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I extend my sympathy to the family of Private Seán Rooney on his tragic death in Lebanon this morning, at such a young age of 23. Young men of that age are charged with representing Ireland in the Army on such missions. His colleagues would all be very proud of the work they are doing in Lebanon, which is very important. It is sad that it has come to this ultimate sacrifice from somebody so young. I send our best wishes to his colleagues, including Private Kearney, who was injured. I wish him the best. I extend our sympathies to the families at this difficult time.

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