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Seanad: Garda Investigations: Motion. (28 Sep 2005)

Joe O'Toole: ...evil sides of terrorism. I do not doubt that regardless of the provenance of the person who carried out the terrible murder of Joseph Rafferty — regardless of whether the person is a member of the IRA — the events in question are symptomatic of our society's free access to killing and easy approach to life. Senators should stand and salute the members of the family of Joseph Rafferty,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Joe O'Toole: ...the direction we take now and to think differently. I recall that when I was first elected people were not speaking to John Hume because he had opened the discussion and debate with Sinn Féin-IRA which led to many developments including those of this week. We should not forget that fact. Everything must begin somewhere. The challenge facing us now is to recognise that the greatest...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2005)

Joe O'Toole: ...to work out what happened to David Trimble. We discussed the Good Friday Agreement many times in the House. The Agreement was very clear. A crucial, fundamental and essential part of it was that the IRA would stand down, that there would be total decommissioning and demilitarisation. That was the message David Trimble tried to sell to his followers and to the Ulster Unionist Party. At some...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Joe O'Toole: ...in the public service. I do not say that in any personal manner, but I would like to have it on the record. I absolutely agree with Senator Finucane that the outrage that has greeted the Provisional IRA statement is perfectly understandable. However, I would also like to sound a note of caution. Whereas we are all of one mind in the Irish political landscape, North and South, in pubs and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

Joe O'Toole: ...in the meantime have clearly set back the likelihood of political progress. I would like another debate immediately on the Northern Ireland situation, but it should not be about Sinn Féin or the IRA, or even the rights or wrongs of democracy. It is clear we are all in agreement on these matters. The Government has acted well and correctly in this regard. I would like to hear proposals...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion. (2 Feb 2005)

Joe O'Toole: ...it marks a point in time that we have been through before. Over the past 30 years, I have often found myself in an unusual position. I was the only one of my circle of friends who was opposed to the IRA in 1969. I found myself on my own again 13 years later, when I was the only one who understood the objectives of the hunger strikers. When I met John Hume in the Members' bar between 1987...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Joe O'Toole: ...be told everything that is happening behind the scenes. This, however, has not helped trust and confidence. I do not have any difficulty with the Government or with people meeting the parts of the IRA they need to meet to advance the cause of peace. The Taoiseach should not be required to make that information available at all times. However, it would be better if we were told that was the...