Election of Cathaoirleach
Seanad Éireann — 2020-06-29
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Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

I thank Senator Craughwell for his words about Detective Garda Horkan and his sacrifice on behalf of the State. I thank him for his work on reaching out to the unionist community. I hope does not mind me mentioning it, but he attended an event I would find difficult to attend. It was an event for the Ulster Defence Regiment, UDR. The UDR was at one time the largest regiment in the British Army and the Senator was asked to be its guest speaker. Most people would shy away from tough talk at an event like that but he brought up the issue of collusion as there is no point hiding behind issues. Yet despite bringing up the issue, he got a standing ovation which speaks to the fact he was able to build bridges. He was also able to do that by going to east Belfast. I know he was at a meeting on a research report I was involved in on unionist fears and concerns about a united Ireland. I share Senator Craughwell's concerns about the lack of unionist voices in this House.
I call Senator Murphy.

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Sitting date: 2020-06-29