A series of investigations are underway following the death of a young Irish soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, a second soldier was seriously wounded.
Private Seán Rooney, who was stationed in Dundalk, died after two armoured vehicles carrying members of 121st Infantry Battalion came under fire near Sidon, around 30 miles south of Beirut.
Another soldier, Trooper Shane Kearney from Killeagh, has had surgery and is in a serious condition.
Four personnel were taken to hospital.
Independent Senator and former member of the Defence Forces Gerard Craughwell says a number of separate inquiries will be undertaken.
"As soon as the incident was reported, three investigations would have kicked in immediately.
"The United Nations will carry out their own independent inquiry, the Lebanese authorities will carry out their inquiry, and the Irish Defence Forces will carry out an inquiry themselves.
"You'll have three parallel inquiries running at this time."
The Lord Mayor of Cork has said the Irish flag will fly at half mast over City Hall today as a mark of respect to the young solider who was killed in Lebanon today.
President Michael D Higgins called 23-year-old Seán Rooney 'bright' young man, who showed great dedication to serving his country.
The attack on the Irish convoy has also left 22-year-old Trooper Shane Kearney from Killeagh in Cork in a serious condition.
Killeagh G-A-A have organised a church service last night to pray for their club member,.
