Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the callous and dastardly murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe outside Lordship Credit Union in Bellurgan on Friday night last. The people of Dundalk, the people of County Louth and all Irish people are outraged by this dastardly deed.

Detective Garda Donohoe was a decent honourable man who was brutally murdered in the course of his duty as a member of An Garda Síochána. I knew Adrian well from my time as principal of Bellurgan national school. I vividly remember him coming in to register his child. He was a lovely man, quiet and caring. Senator Norris has said he was a gentle giant, and that he was. He came across immediately that day as having a deep love for his family. He had so much to offer and now he is gone. It is an absolute disgrace and my heart goes out to his wife and children.

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, has said that no stone will be left unturned in apprehending and bringing to justice the perpetrators of this evil deed. I ask the Leader to confirm to the Minister our full support for his position in this regard.