Rose Conway Walsh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I express my sincere condolences and those of the Sinn Féin team in the Seanad to the families of those who lost their lives in the Manchester bombing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and those who have been injured and traumatised by the atrocity. Manchester is a city that has been home to generations of Irish citizens. It embraces diversity and multiculturalism which are reflected in the many county associations that keep Irish culture alive in the city, which diversity can be seen in the St. Patrick's Day parade.We stand in solidarity with the people of Manchester, against hatred, division and fear. We unite with Manchester in creating an inclusive and safe society where people live in peace and harmony, embracing each other's differences and celebrating each other's cultures. I commend the people of Manchester who opened their doors last night to people in need and in distress. I commend the emergency services and all those who came to the aid of the people who were caught up in this bombing. May the deceased rest in peace.