French attacks ‘an assault on basic value of freedom’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the attacks in Paris last week were an assault not only on the people of Europe but also on people’s basic values of freedom and democracy.

His comments came as political leaders in the Dáil gave statements on the terrorist atrocities and Ireland’s position on related security issues.

Mr Kenny said this week’s ‘Je Suis Charlie’ rally in Paris was a display of unity and a rejection of the use of terror in the pursuit of political or religious goals.