Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

Before I call upon party and group leaders for expressions of sympathy on the tragic events in Manchester last evening I want to express my own deep revulsion and sadness at these events. Last night's bombing, which was in effect a barbaric attack on children, was an assault on civilization as we know it. There is no hierarchy to suffering, horror and despair, but the fact that so many young people were killed and injured in this dreadful attack made it all the more appalling. These were young people enjoying their night out, just as our own children do. All our thoughts are with the people of Manchester and the families of the dead and injured, and we extend our solidarity to our colleagues in Westminster. I have this morning communicated that solidarity to my colleague, Mr. John Bercow. I say to the Members here that tonight, we in Ireland will hold our own children even closer.

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