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Taoiseach Enda Kenny today condemned the killing of Constable Ronan Kerr in a statement made to the Dáil.

Speaking in the Dáil The Taoiseach said...

last Saturday in Omagh a despicable act was carried out which has been universally condemned by all in both parts of this island and will be counter-productive to the perpetrators.

I want to convey my utter abhorrence for the brutal and senseless killing of Constable Ronan Kerr. I know I speak for everyone in this House in expressing my deepest condolences to his family.

We must remember that, in the first instance, the callous murder of Constable Kerr has left his mother Nuala grieving for a lost son and Cathair, Aaron and Deirine without a much loved brother.

and continued...

In totally condemning the callous killing of a young man who had decided to dedicate his life to protecting the people of Northern Ireland, I am joined by all of the political voices on these islands.

What is especially striking is the speed with which all sections of the community have moved to express their utter outrage at this unlawful and merciless slaughter.

The condemnation of this act has been broad based and swift.

The Taoiseach had earlier confirmed that he would be attending Ronan Kerr's funeral.