Micheál Martin: “You have our support in the task of implementing the domestic reforms required, which I know you and your government…”

In our view reform is important, we have to reform our systems on a continuing basis and make them more effective, efficient and better value for money and take out perverse incentives.

I don’t want to comment on the actual case as it is live, but I did raise it.

We must defend and vindicate these values - both within Europe and globally - and this parliament has a vital role to play.

I am profoundly sorry that two former public representatives from my party so comprehensively failed to defend and protect young children from their nephew and cousin.