Seanad debates
Wednesday, 23 October 2002
Northern Ireland: Statements.
In reflecting upon the current situation we should consider the success we have had to date. It is not too many years since we were all living through a terrible nightmare on this island. People were almost afraid to turn on the radio in the morning lest they would hear of the latest atrocities. Gradually we became immune to what was happening, yet there were people with vision, patience and tenacity who were prepared to continue seeking a solution. At times, they circumvented problems and at others overcame them, but we reached a stage of positive interaction between the different traditions. We also restored sanity and hope to the island.
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