Margaret Cox (Fianna Fail)

I support Senator Mansergh as regards the death penalty for Saddam Hussein. It is regrettable this is the level of justice people believe ought to be meted out. The last time the death penalty was used in Ireland was in 1954. It is not that long ago and people remember it. The House should pass a motion, hold a debate and condemn outright this sentence. There is no doubt the man created appalling atrocities, but there is no justification for seeing him hanged in front of the world. This will do nothing for the cause of justice or to stop the war on terror.