Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, as the Senator said, it is a debilitating illness. It is something people perhaps do not understand until it affects them. Listening to those who appeared before the committee, one could not but be struck by their testimony. It is an issue on which we will work together.

Senator O'Donnell referred to new politics. All of us should call on the members of Sinn Féin to ask their leader to co-operate with An Garda Síochána. Senator Gavan shook his head in disdain when the matter was raised, but it is of fundamental importance to all of us, whether we are involved in new or old politics. A member of the security forces, a prison officer, was killed in the line of duty. Whether it happened during or after the Troubles, it cannot be condoned or supported. We should all work together to ensure we bring answers to the family. I am sure Senator Gavan, as a trade unionists, would agree with me that the family deserves answers. Let us be fair. There is a need to provide answers to the family who have lost a loved one. I appeal to Senator Gavan, who is decent, to work with us to ensure that happens.

Senator Feighan referred to Brexit. The matter may be brought before the Committee on Procedure and Privileges today. There is a need for clarity. I think I have covered everyone.