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According to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, the pair were complying with the order before Israeli settlers, wearing military uniforms, called the police.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ has reported that the cause of the fire is under examination but at this stage foul play is not suspected.

Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Mr Dooley said Gerry Adams was entitled to take his case but the verdict has "profound implications for the practice of journalism and I think it has implications both in terms of defamation law but also for me in terms of journalism in Northern Ireland and the relationship between Sinn Féin and journalists in Northern Ireland".

Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported that the operation was concentrated on bogland at Graigue, near the village of Killeigh.

But the flame has been kept alive in Britain by BBC Radio, in Ireland on RTÉ and in America by L.A.