Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

If Sinn Féin is opposed to individuals in this State targeting other individuals, if it recognises that this democracy, like every other democracy, is entitled to have in place legislation which protects democracy and ensures it is not subverted and that those still committed to murder and mayhem are brought before our courts, there is no answer other than to support the continuation of this legislation. The only reason for not continuing it in the context of Sinn Féin is the historical baggage that besets that party.