The soldier that fainted at yesterday’s event is said to be doing well following the shocking incident during the Taoiseach’s address at Béal na Bláth in West Cork.
As seen during the televised address, the soldier in question was standing directly behind the Taoiseach before he stumbled and fell to the ground while holding a rifle.
The footage was cut off as two paramedics rushed to the fallen soldier after Mr Martin stopped speaking and turned around to see the man on the ground.