Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also wish to pay tribute to Senator McAleese, whose office is across the corridor from mine. During the past two years, I have found the Senator to be a generous and genuine individual. It was a pleasure to work with him. The best way in which we might remember Senator McAleese in this House would be by implementing, in full, the recommendations his committee will undoubtedly make. Doing so would allow us to address the serious wrong that was done over many years to the unfortunate citizens of Ireland to which Senator McAleese's report relates. We are, as a society, facing a moment of truth with regard to how the "hear no evil, see no evil" syndrome which has bedevilled this country for many decades might finally be unravelled. The best thing society and this House can do is to ensure that the recommendations contained in Senator McAleese's report are implemented in full. Furthermore, a debate on this matter should take place in the House. I suggest that, perhaps next week or the week after, time be set aside for the House to engage in a consideration of the report and its recommendations. The best way we can pay tribute to Senator McAleese is to have an in-depth discussion on this issue and, as already stated, for the Government to implement the recommendations which will undoubtedly be contained in his report.