Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Like all my colleagues, I was shocked and saddened by the cold-blooded murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Every day and night the members of An Garda Síochána selflessly serve the country, sometimes at great risk to themselves. They serve us and protect us, not just as individual citizens. They protect the very fabric of our society and the foundations of our democracy. During the darkest days of the Troubles when some sought to undermine the State the members of An Garda Síochána stood firm. We stood in solidarity with our protectors then. We stand in solidarity and in sadness with all of them now.

We can never repay the debt we owe to Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, his family and his colleagues. We can only humbly acknowledge his bravery and his service. The fatal shooting of Detective Garda Donohoe is an horrific crime and a tragic loss to his family. On my behalf and on behalf of the people who I am proud to represent, may he rest in peace.

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