John Minihan (Progressive Democrats)

I endorse Senator Ryan's comments regarding the events that took place in Cork two days ago. I know the couple in question well and know that the family has suffered extreme trauma as a result of this crime. I am also tired of expressing my views in this House regarding the activities of the so-called republican movement. If this crime is its version of democracy and advancing its case, we are in a very sorry state. It is time for people who have remained silent on these issues to stand up and be counted and send a clear message that it is not acceptable for Sinn Féin or the republican movement to give comfort or succour to the people who perpetrated this crime. I also congratulate the gardaí on the swift and successful way in which they dealt with this crime.