Taoiseach pays tribute to Private Sean Rooney as he calls for peace progress

Private Rooney (24), who was part of the 121st Infantry Battalion UNIFIL, was killed while on duty in Lebanon on December 14, 2022

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Private Sean Rooney and urged world leaders to deliver peace around the globe.

"Some pay the ultimate price. We remember today Private Séan Rooney who was killed in Lebanon last December. Mr Varadkar also urged world leaders to continue to support Ukraine and help to end the Russian invasion.

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