Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

As I was attending a meeting, unfortunately, I did not hear what Senator Ó Murchú said about honouring the memory of Thomas Kent but I strongly support what he said. It is outrageous that someone who unselfishly gave his life for the cause of Irish freedom should be buried, like that of a common criminal, within the confines of a prison. Thomas Kent was a noble patriot which was demonstrated by the great generosity he showed, not least with his life. It is 90 years ago today since he was executed and it remains for him to be appropriately treated by this State, which, by his own unselfish actions, he helped to found and build. It is never too late to do the right thing and honour this great man who put his country before everything else and paid the ultimate price.