Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I concur with Deputy Gilmore and the sentiments he expressed regarding the legislation. There has been no indication from Garda authorities that there is any inadequacy in respect of the legislation which was introduced at the time to enhance the framework to which we were operating already. If it is relevant in these circumstances it will of course be used to the full. I join Deputies Gilmore and Kenny, and on all our behalf and on behalf of the Irish people, I offer our sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and to confirm to them that we will do all we can to see that justice is served in this matter.

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