Berkeley balcony collapse: Politicians unite - ‘Hearts and minds go out to the families’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny led Dáil tributes to the six students who died in the Berkeley tragedy.

Berkeley balcony collapse: Politicians unite - ‘Hearts and minds go out to the families’
Wed, 17 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
Shaun Connolly

TDs suspended normal parliamentary business in order to express their horror and regret at what happened in California.

Mr Kenny said he was saddened and shocked to hear of the loss of life.

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