Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Fr. Gary has been resolute and steadfast in his leadership, not just the contentious parades issue. He has been a great friend to many of us. He has been a great friend to the process of reconciliation and peace building in the North.

What we saw manifest on the streets on Saturday morning in no way represents the people of Ardoyne. They are a very proud, good and far-sighted community who have lent their support to this positive agreement and will continue to do so. The people who attacked Fr. Gary used the same tactics that were used not just against the girls of Holy Cross School but against him in the past. A clear message must be sent from both Houses of the Oireachtas that Fr. Gary has our full support.