Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Rev. Foster for his perspective and insight into the voices of victims and their families and on the need for genuine reconciliation. I have quoted the former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mike Nesbitt, before on reconciliation. He often said true reconciliation is giving up all hope of a better past and that all we can hope for is building reconciliation to create a better future. That is important. As we remember David Clements and his sad loss today, we also remember his father, who was killed in tragic circumstances. He has witnessed more in his lifetime than we could ever imagine. He is a true voice on the issue of reconciliation on this island. All our witnesses today should be listened to because they have vast experience, having listened to many people who have suffered tragic loss.

I remind Senators that they have ten minutes between them for questions. Senators are here to pose questions and to listen to our witnesses.