Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón ó chroí a thabhairt do chairde, do theaghlach agus do chomhghleacaithe an bhleachtaire Garda Adrian Donohoe. Aontaím leis an méid a dúirt an Taoiseach, an Tánaiste agus ceannaire Fhianna Fáil. On my own behalf, I extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. On behalf of Sinn Féin, I express especially our solidarity and sincerest condolences to Adrian's wife, Caroline, and his children, Amy and Niall. This killing has shocked the entire community, especially in the very closely knit Cooley area in County Louth, in south Armagh and across the island. I did not know Adrian Donohoe personally, but I know many people who did and I have spoken to them in recent days. He was a valued and widely respected member of our local community and An Cumann Lúthcleas Gael and was involved in all aspects of life in that beautiful area where there is a deep sense of loss and shock in every family.

The death of Garda Donohoe has also provoked memories of the killing of Garda Jerry McCabe and the wounding of Garda Ben O'Sullivan in June 1996. I apologise to Mrs. McCabe and the McCabe family, Garda Ben O'Sullivan and the families of other members of the State forces who were killed by republicans in the course of the conflict. I am very sorry for the pain and loss inflicted on these families. No words of mine can remove that hurt and dreadful deeds cannot be undone. However, I restate that the resolve of Sinn Féin and the majority of Irish people is to ensure there will never, ever be a recurrence of conflict. Members of An Garda Síochána do a dangerous job and take risks for all of us. Adrian Donohoe showed great courage when he confronted armed criminals at Lordship. He died in defence of other citizens. Once again, I appeal to everyone and anyone with any information on this crime to co-operate with the Garda or the PSNI. I hope those responsible are speedily brought to justice. My thoughts and prayers are with Adrian's family and colleagues at this very difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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