Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Go raibh maith agat a Cheann Comhairle. Ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón ó chroí a dhéanamh le clanna na ndaoine a maraíodh san eachtra uafásach i Manchester aréir. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse. Chuir sé déistin orm nuair a chuala mé faoin imeacht. Caithfidh achan duine againn seasamh go láidir in aghaidh an ionsaithe seo.

On behalf of Sinn Féin and on my own behalf, I extend sincerest and heartfelt sympathy and solidarity to the families and friends of those killed in the bomb attack in Manchester last night. Some 22 people, including children and young people, have been killed and dozens more injured in a harrowing attack on people going about their evening, enjoying a concert and having a big night out. As the Taoiseach said, the excitement of going to a concert, especially for young people, starts months and months in advance.

What happened is shocking and reprehensible. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this desperately sad time. I pay tribute to the emergency workers and all those who have been doing all they can to help in the aftermath of this atrocity, including local hotels, taxi drivers, and those who opened their doors to ensure people were safe last night. The one uplifting feature of atrocities like this and other tragic, terrible incidents is the instinctive way in which ordinary people respond with courage and generosity. They and the emergency services deserve praise and recognition for their actions.

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