The Irish soldier killed in Lebanon has been named as officials provided an update on the second soldier who was seriously injured.
He joined the Defence Forces in March 2019 and his home unit was the 27 Infantry Battalion in Dundalk.The second soldier seriously injured in the incident was Private Shane Kearney. He has undergone surgery but remains in a serious condition. Two other soldiers are being treated for minor injuries with the remaining four personnel from the convoy not injured. They have been accounted for and are safe..
"We have one of our medical officers currently at Raee Hospital and we will ensure that our personnel get the best possible care.
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