Gilmore condemns Egypt football violence
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has condemned the violence following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said yesterday in which at least 75 people died.
“I condemn unreservedly the appalling violence which occurred at the end of last night’s match in Port Said," said the Foreign Affairs Minister.
"On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I express my deepest condolences to the Egyptian people and the families of those bereaved and injured.
"It is important that last night’s unacceptable incidents are the subject of an immediate and independent investigation and I would urge the new Egyptian government to ensure this happens as speedily as possible.
"No effort should be spared to bring the perpetrators and those responsible for instigating the violence to justice before the Egyptian civilian court system," he added.
"The Egyptian people expect no less, against the backdrop of the democratic transition underway in that country.”
