Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In fairness, I was responding to issues raised by Deputy Mac Lochlainn. I certainly was not ad-libbing. I was giving a very considered response setting out my views regarding the latest report from the ombudsman, which is quite appalling. I make no bones about saying that. Last week, I met several victims' groups. I met Mark Sykes in the context of what happened in south Belfast. I also met Raymond McCord's group and Michael Gallagher in respect of Omagh. I refer as well to the activities of loyalist paramilitaries in respect of murders. What is clear from the experience of all the victims is the absolute necessity for truth, for full transparency and accountability and for people to be prosecuted where such prosecutions are possible.

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