Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Chomh maith le Teachtaí eile, ba mhaith liom comhbrón ó chroí a ghabháil le clanna na ndaoine a fuair bás inné. Bhí an timpiste an-tragóideach. It is every parent's worst nightmare to hear such news. The six young people who died were on a lifetime adventure in America. Many of us have known people who went to America on J1 visas. It was like a big adventure. The news we heard yesterday not only about the six who died, but also about the injured, was very tragic. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and everybody are fully behind those affected. We will give as much support as possible not only to the families of the bereaved, but also the families of those in hospital. It can be a lonely time when one's friends have died and one is in hospital. I hope those who survive and the families who have been bereaved come through this. On behalf of Sinn Féin, I extend my condolences. Anything we can do for the families and others affected should be requested of us. This applies to everyone throughout Ireland. If there is anything that any Irishman or Irishwoman, at home or abroad, can do for the families, it ought to be done. The families should not need to ask but if they must, they should do so.