Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón a chur in iúl do bhean chéile Martin McGuinness, dá chlann, dá chairde, do phobal chathair Doire agus do lucht Shinn Féin. Tá sé an-bhrónach dóibh go léir faoi láthair. Our country had a turbulent and violent 800 years under the British empire before the Twenty-six Counties gained independence, but that turbulence and violence continued much longer for the Six Counties. That time, known as the Troubles, brought a great deal of pain, devastation and loss to many people. Individuals, parties and groups in the North took different paths. For some, it was a path of war and violence; for others, it was the path of peace. Martin McGuinness was a person who journeyed on both paths. On the few occasions I met him, it was obvious that he was a warm person, a man with a sense of humour and someone who was very committed to his principles. Gan dabht, is féidir linn a rá gur dhein sé difríocht. Rinne sé éacht ar son na síochána sa tír seo. He made a difference because he was willing to communicate, talk, listen, engage and compromise. May he rest in peace.

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