Eamon Scanlon (Fianna Fail)

I support the sentiments expressed by Senator Brennan on the tragic accident last weekend involving a Garda and a fireman. Listening to the news on radio on Sunday morning, it was hard to believe something so tragic could happen. We take so much for granted in regard to people providing these emergency services, such as ambulance drivers, firemen and gardaí. If a car crash occurs, one telephones the Garda or the fire brigade. We should recognise the work done by these fantastic people who do not know what they will face when they attend an accident. I would like to remember all the people in these services and offer our full support.