Brian Stack murder case
Senator O'Donnell criticised Sinn Féin’s use of the phrase “new politics” and urged Gerry Adams to co-operate over the Brian Stack murder case. The Chair repeatedly ruled the remarks out of order, while Senators interjected; O'Donnell continued despite warnings before finally being told to move on.
I wish to respond to Senator Rose Conway-Walsh who referred to how what was being done was not in the spirit of new politics. It is a pity that she is not in the Chamber. If Sinn Féin believes so strongly in new politics, it is incumbent on Deputy Gerry Adams, given the brutal murder of Brian Stack, to come forward and disclose-----
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The Senator is transgressing new politics. That is not a matter for the Order of Business.
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It is important as we hear the phrase being bandied about constantly. If Sinn Féin is so keen on having a truth and reconciliation commission, with which I have no issue-----
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I know Gerry McCabe's widow, Ann McCabe, well and know the suffering she has gone through. Gerry McCabe and Brian Stack were carrying out their duties on behalf of the State. If Sinn Féin believes in new politics so much, Deputy Gerry Adams should come forward and help in the Brian Stack murder case. I say this because Sinn Féin is bandying about the phrase "new politics" too much.