Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Reverend Kane and Miss Jardine for their contributions. They were very thoughtful but also with deep insight concerning the lived experience of the members of the Presbyterian community across the island of Ireland. This is an important perspective to hear. People all over the island need to hear this viewpoint. Before I call Reverend Steven Foster, I extend my sympathies to him and to Reverend Dr. David Clements, whose mother is being buried today. He was to be with us but unfortunately his mother passed away during the week and we extend our condolences on behalf of this committee and the Members of Seanad Éireann to him and to all his family.

I thank Reverend Foster for coming. He was going to accompany the Reverend Dr. Clements today anyway. I acknowledge his sad loss now. I call Reverend Foster.