Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I believe it is a positive motion. I do not know what other word we could use for the murder and slaughter of 1.5 million people except "genocide". It is known in the history books and in political discussion as the Armenian genocide.

Ireland has had to face up to the wrongs done in this country in the past. It is part of that process. The word used in the reply - adjudication - was most unfortunate. What is there to adjudicate on? The facts are there. We are not making a comment about anyone. We are simply acknowledging an empathy and sympathy with the Armenian people. The Turkish reaction when the Pope made a similar comment last week was unfortunate. I support the motion. It is long overdue.