Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With regard to the inner city, the Government established an inner city task force which is investing in Dublin's inner city. As regards the point made by Deputy Ardagh about Dublin 8 - to be fair, she has made it previously - I certainly hope that Dublin 8 would not be seen as a dumping ground for the issues the Senator raised. The people of Dublin 8 and surrounding areas are fine people who invest in their community, promote it and have a great sense of community. I will be happy to arrange that debate with the Minister in the House.

Senators Craughwell, Conway-Walsh, McFadden and Mullen raised the tweet by Senator Devine. In my political life I never call for a head or make a matter personal but it is fair to say that Senator Devine's actions were grave and catastrophic, to quote Deputy McDonald. The response of Sinn Féin has been less than adequate, to be honest. I will not get into a political row about this because that is not my style. Brian Stack was killed. He was a prison officer doing his job. It is not like anything any other Member of the Oireachtas or politician retweets. This man was killed and Austin Stack is seeking justice for his father and his family.