Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I commend the Leader on the most appropriate way in which he commenced the business today given the tragic event in California and the loss of five of our citizens with so many others injured.

I agree totally with everybody on Clerys. I did not know about the meeting. It is a shocking and appalling situation given the great, loyal service of so many very long-serving members of staff. I agree with everybody that whatever should be done should be fast-tracked for them where necessary. I very much express solidarity with the sentiment expressed by Senator Darragh O'Brien on the bad behaviour, to put it at its least, of some people who tried to bully or intimidate other public representatives showing their assistance and support.

I wholeheartedly agree with Senator Ó Murchú and Senator Craughwell. I saw most of the programme last night. There is no doubt it was a great programme. I accept Prime Minister Cameron has publicly apologised, as was shown. We have all felt for a long time about the Pat Finucane situation. Through the committee of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in which I am involved, I have pushed for these people to be heard and for a public inquiry to be held. It is now imperative because it is beyond all doubt. I have no doubt the Taoiseach will raise the issue when meeting Prime Minister Cameron in a few days' time.