Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

2:30 pm

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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I understand that Senator Máire Devine wishes to make a personal explanation. Before I call the Senator, I want to make it clear I will not allow any debate on this matter. Once the personal explanation is made, the matter is closed. I ask Senator Devine to make her contribution.

Photo of Maire DevineMaire Devine (Sinn Fein)
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I wish to put on the record of the House my apology to the family of the late Brian Stack. On Sunday, 18 March I retweeted what I thought to be a genuine tweet without having read the full content of that tweet. A number of follow-up tweets from me were wholly inappropriate and I deeply regret that. I want again to apologise for any and all offence and hurt that was caused by my Twitter activity. It was never my intention to cause any more hurt to those already in deep distress. I want to put on the record my most sincere apologies to the family of the late Brian Stack.

A Chathaoirligh and the House, I appreciate the time afforded to me for this apology. Go raibh maith agat.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Go raibh maith agat féin.