Tanaiste welcomes release of peacekeeper Kearney from hospital

The Tanaiste has welcomed the discharge from hospital of Irish peacekeeper Shane Kearney, who was injured when his convoy was attacked in Lebanon.

The Defence Forces say the 23 year old from County Cork, will now continue his recovery at home.

His colleague, Private Sean Rooney was killed in the attack, on December 14th.

Micheál Martin says a UN report on the fatal ambush is expected within weeks.

 

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