It's not everyday that I link to a video clip of Gerry Adams, but having listened to his statement in the Dáil Éireann yesterday, I am moved to do so.
He talks about the feelings in the North as a result of the murder on Saturday. He talks about the need to take things forward in a democratic matter and through the peace process.
One thing I am shocked by the the emptiness of the majority of the chamber with only the Sinn Féin benches being full. This is something that does affect all of Ireland and I praise Sinn Féin for actually bringing this to the floor of the Dáil, but the lack of support from the rest of the elected representatives is shocking, I hope it was not political point scoring at Sinn Féin without thinking about the wider consequences of a peace together. Sadly it did look like Sinn Féin were themselves largely alone at a time when they were actually reaching out for the good of the many.
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Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Gather for Peace, Democracy and Justice 1pm Belfast City Hall
Later at 1pm I'll have made my way into Belfast City centre and hope many of you who are able will do likewise and those who are elsewhere will take a moment to bow you head with the people of Ireland (yes all of it) to pay respect to Constable Ronan Kerr and to stand with us as we proclaim "Not in Our Name". Here is a statement from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Northern Ireland (ICTU NI)
Dear Colleagues
Following the brutal murder of Constable Ronan Kerr, Congress will be providing an opportunity for Trade Union members and the greater public to assemble at Belfast City Hall, at 1pm on Wednesday 6th April, to show our abhorrence of the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr.
At this event a short statement will be read by the Vice Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee and no other Speeches will take place. The event will finish at 1.15pm.
We would urge you to encourage as many people as possible to attend this brief event in support of democracy, peace and justice across Northern Ireland.
Peter Bunting
Assistant General Secretary
ICTU NI
Further Statement from ICTU
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Peter Bunting, Assistant General Secretary of the ICTU, said:
“The murder of Police Officer Ronan Kerr in Omagh was an attack on a brave public servant and therefore an attack on every worker who serves the community and works towards a better future.
“The assassins targeted Constable Kerr because he was Catholic, and that makes this a sectarian murder, deliberately aimed at intimidating one section of the community.
“All citizens must stand together to show that we will not be intimidated by violence or threats from armed groups who should now publicly disband
“This public event being organised by the Trade Union Movement is open to all citizens, the vast majority of whom support the democracy we have achieved in this region. We all depend upon the maintenance of peace, democracy and justice.
“We urge all people who can attend the short event at Belfast City Hall at 1pm on Wednesday 6th April to do so.”
http://www.ictuni.org/
Dear Colleagues
Following the brutal murder of Constable Ronan Kerr, Congress will be providing an opportunity for Trade Union members and the greater public to assemble at Belfast City Hall, at 1pm on Wednesday 6th April, to show our abhorrence of the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr.
At this event a short statement will be read by the Vice Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee and no other Speeches will take place. The event will finish at 1.15pm.
We would urge you to encourage as many people as possible to attend this brief event in support of democracy, peace and justice across Northern Ireland.
Peter Bunting
Assistant General Secretary
ICTU NI
Further Statement from ICTU
--
Peter Bunting, Assistant General Secretary of the ICTU, said:
“The murder of Police Officer Ronan Kerr in Omagh was an attack on a brave public servant and therefore an attack on every worker who serves the community and works towards a better future.
“The assassins targeted Constable Kerr because he was Catholic, and that makes this a sectarian murder, deliberately aimed at intimidating one section of the community.
“All citizens must stand together to show that we will not be intimidated by violence or threats from armed groups who should now publicly disband
“This public event being organised by the Trade Union Movement is open to all citizens, the vast majority of whom support the democracy we have achieved in this region. We all depend upon the maintenance of peace, democracy and justice.
“We urge all people who can attend the short event at Belfast City Hall at 1pm on Wednesday 6th April to do so.”
http://www.ictuni.org/
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