Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and I thank the Minister. I have been asked by Deputy Ward to step in for him. He cannot make it today and he gives his apologies. I also apologise for my own delay. Our thoughts remain with those who are recovering in hospital and we hope they are doing okay. Notwithstanding some of the concerns I have institutionally, I pay tribute to the gardaí on the ground that day for the courage and resolve they showed.

My questions will be back and forth and I ask the Minister to be as succinct as possible. I want to discuss when the Minister learned of the appalling attack on the day. The Minister's diary for the day has been published. She attended an event with the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, at 10.30 a.m. I assume that was in the Minister's constituency. She stated she returned to Dublin after learning of the appalling attack. What time did the Minister leave her constituency for Dublin and when did she arrive?