Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to join my colleague Senator Fitzpatrick in condemning last night's atrocious shooting in Killyclogher in Omagh. It has just brought shock and absolute devastation, not just to the PSNI officer and his family but also to the community and the service users at the multisport centre. I know some of the users and some of those who run groups in that facility. It is a devastating time for them. I welcome and note the united statement from the five party leaders in the North this morning condemning last night's attempted murder. I know colleagues all across the House and in these Houses will remain steadfast, consistent and united going forward in stating clearly that there can be no place for a return to the dark days of conflict and the dark days of old. We must ensure peace is embedded, advanced and built upon. In particular, I am sure we are all thinking not just of the PSNI officer but the young people, including his son, who have experienced trauma and shock the likes of which we had hoped young people would never experience again. Their school community, families, communities and clubs will be wrapping their arms around them and we send them our solidarity and our support today. It is important that message goes out from these Houses, and I know it will, that we will face down anyone, no matter who they are, who wants to try to drag society in the North back or destabilise the advances and progress we have made.