Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday, Senator Mooney expressed his revulsion at and condemnation of the horrible killing in recent days of an Israeli couple in front of their children. I agree with Senator Mooney that any killing of that horrific nature needs to be condemned by all sides. I speak as somebody who has always been very supportive of the Palestinian cause. There have been some very barbaric killings by both sides but this particular incident deserves particular condemnation.

On a more positive note, I would like to be associated with Senator Barrett's congratulations yesterday to Professor William C. Campbell, a graduate of Trinity College who, along with his colleague, Professor Omura, this week received a Nobel Prize for his work in medicine. He is one of three graduates of Trinity to receive a Nobel Prize. Professor Campbell is from Dublin and obtained a first class honours degree in zoology from Trinity College Dublin in 1952. He also obtained an honorary doctorate from the college only three years ago. I join Senator Barrett and other colleagues in congratulating Professor Campbell on this remarkable and noteworthy achievement.

I also note and welcome the appointment last week of the former Tánaiste, Deputy Gilmore, as a European Union peace envoy to Colombia.