Five men have been formally charged over the murder but only one man, Mohamad Ayyad, was placed in custody and he has now been released on bail
Tanaiste Micheal Martin is set to hold face-to-face talks with Lebanese government ministers to press for progress in the trial of the men accused of murdering Private Sean Rooney.
READ MORE - Family of fallen Irish soldier Private Sean Rooney erect stunning memorial with heartbreaking inscription Lebanese judicial authorities have alleged the five men formed a gang to carry out an attack on the UN armoured jeep that Pte Rooney was driving. Speaking at the conference in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan of PDFORRA, the body that represents non-officer personnel in the Defence Forces, the Tánaiste said he would be raising Pte Rooney’s case on his visit."And I will be raising that case and the need to progress the case and the need to get justice with the Lebanese government and with ministers in the Lebanese Government.
When asked what his concerns were, he replied: "I don't want to comment too much, the court case is still underway but we'd certainly like it progressed, and we'd like those ultimately who are convicted to be brought to justice." Lt-Gen Clancy will take over as Chairman in May 2025 for three years and it means he will step down as head of the Defence Forces.
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