Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is vital that we keep our eyes on the situation and that we get the answers as to why we were not informed initially. Beyond that, it is vital we maintain contacts with the UN and the Lebanese authorities. It is also vital that we look after our Defence Forces. Private Rooney was on a UNIFIL operation, which is vital peacekeeping. We have always been afraid about such a set of circumstances given the particularly precarious situation in the Middle East. Given the onslaught that Gaza is under by the Israelis at this point, we do not know how that is going to impact on the wider area, including Lebanon, but it is extremely important that the eyes are on it and that we do all that we can to ensure whatever pressure is possible is brought to bear so that justice is provided. I say that while accepting that there is a judicial process and that the Tánaiste cannot comment on that. It is about making sure we get the answers and then ensuring that the family is outdated at all times.

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