Berkeley: Silent tribute in Dáil to young students

The Dáil fell silent in remembrance of the victims of the Berkeley tragedy after party leaders paid tributes to the dead.

Ceann comhairle Sean Barrett suggested the Oireachtas holds an ecumenical service in the Dáil as a way of expressing its sympathy with the families involved.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the loss of life had touched every family in Ireland as the pictures of the dead and injured could have been anyone’s children.