Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has expressed his solidarity with the community of the East Wall district of Dublin following the tragic murder of Mr. Aidan O’ Kane, and extended his sympathy to the O ‘Kane family.
While awaiting the full results of the Garda investigation, the Archbishop noted that “the possibility that very young people would be in possession of and use a firearm is an ominous development in the serious problem of violence in Dublin city”.
Dr. Martin added “It would leave an entire community with a new sense of insecurity. I unreservedly condemn those who would have in any way contributed to allowing weapons to pass into the hands of young people or of dragging young people into violent action in any way. I pray that Dublin will be spared the tragic effect on all of society that the presence of firearms among young people has had in other parts of the world.”
The Archbishop said the community liaison work of the Gardai enjoys solid support in the area– which he hoped would be sustained by all, for the good of a community which has been characterised over the years by hard work and good neighbourliness.
