Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, that is agreed.

As Cathaoirleach, on my own behalf and on behalf of all the Members, I wish to be associated with expressions of sympathy paid on the death of Jo Cox, MP, following a horrific attack as she worked last week. I understand that she won a seat in the May 2015 general election, retaining the seat for the Labour Party and increasing the party's share of the vote. She was a campaigner on issues relating to the Syrian civil war and worked tirelessly for refugees. What we should remember about Jo Cox is that, apart from her political career, she was a mother, she has a husband and she has children. Her political career was cut very short and in a very untimely way by this dreadful act, which unfortunately can happen to any politician in what we call modern, civilised western Europe. It is an appalling event, so without saying too much on it, I offer my condolences to her family, colleagues and friends at this extremely sad time. It is a horrific vista, and it is appropriate that the Leader and this House give a brief time to allow for expressions of condolences following this horrific event across the Irish Sea.