Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I compliment the Cathaoirleach on naming the 13 men who were, unfortunately, shot just over 100 years ago. I was at that ceremony on Wednesday of last week in Dunmanway. It was a touching and moving ceremony. The acknowledgement today by the Cathaoirleach is very important. It is part of that healing process. We are going through a decade of commemoration and this a part of our commemoration. It is important we have seen here this afternoon that this Chamber is not afraid of dealing with tough issues. This was and is a tough issue for many families and people, especially in west Cork and particularly in the Bandon Valley area. I compliment the Cathaoirleach on his proactive approach in naming those poor people who were shot just over 100 years ago. When we come through this decade of commemoration, and we have gone through many commemorations all the way through, we should remember there was good, bad and ugly. Unfortunately, this was one of the ugly issues. This morning was a very important morning. It will deeply appreciated by many people in Cork and in Ireland. I compliment the Cathaoirleach and the House on making a statement.