The 'Triple Lock' requires deployments to have government, Dáil and UN approval before they can be progressed.

The situation on the ground in Lebanon remains tense as Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged fire over the last week.

It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.

Just one out of the region's four military barracks is currently active, with facilities in Longford, Mullingar and Cavan decommissioned.

The allegations include the bullying and sexual abuse of females in the force.

Fierce fighting began in the country over a week ago between the Army and a rival paramilitary group

The Sixth Infantry Battalion based in Custume Barracks in Athlone is today celebrating its centenary.

The Longford army private and the Monaghan recruit Garda were killed in the line of duty in 1983.