John Minihan (Progressive Democrats)

I also take this opportunity to compliment the McCartney sisters who have acted so honourably and bravely in recent weeks. We are quick in this House to shout about issues in Northern Ireland in a critical manner. We should also acknowledge the bravery and integrity of this family and the public support they are now getting. They have forced certain elements in society to face up to their responsibilities and it would be remiss of us not to compliment them in that regard. Let us hope that the perpetrators of this crime are brought swiftly to justice and face up to their responsibility for an horrific act.