Micheál Martin’s Statement

A NUMBER of times last year and most recently at my party’s ard fheis this month I talked at length about the need to face up to past events in many sectors.

In relation to the tribunals I repeatedly said that when Judge Mahon reported, a fast and comprehensive response was required.

Throughout the country I heard from the thousands of people who make up the rank and file members of Fianna Fáil about their anger at the behaviour of those who let down the country and the party that helped them to achieve high office. Of all of the demands for action theirs has been the loudest.