Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I welcome the opportunity to say that the all-party motion brought forward on the Ryan commission on the initiative of Deputy Kenny during the week on the Order of Business is very important as this House should send one clear message that the crimes committed, which were outlined in this report, are heinous. They must be condemned by all sides of this House. I welcome the motion and thank the Government Whip for bringing it forward in agreement with all sides of the House.

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