Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chairman and I will stick to the point. I have heard the facts of this case and it is amazing that a government would decide to put a man on trial despite his having met his death in the most appalling circumstances. In essence one could well and truly say that he was murdered by the Russian State. That view is based on the evidence I have heard but I would welcome the input by the Russian Government to see what it has to say about the issue. Then the motion would be worthy of consideration. If members want to put forward amendments I would be more than willing to listen to them but this committee should put its weight behind it.