politcal news from Cork, Ireland
The news of six deaths following this morning’s plane crash at Cork airport is “shocking and devastating” – Cllr John Mulvihill
“I with to extend my deepest sympathies to those who have been bereaved today.
It is such a sad and shocking situation,” Cllr Mulvihill said.
Simon Coveney
“This is an immense tragedy in Cork Airport. Our thoughts are with the families and emergency staff at this awful time,” Fine Gael Cork South Central Candidate Simon Coveney has said.
“The Irish aviation sector has not seen a tragedy on this scale for a very long time. My heart goes out to all of the families who have been devastated by such a terrible event. I want to recognise and thank the emergency services at Cork Airport, and the medical staff who had to deal with difficult and emotional scenes.”
The Taoiseach will this afternoon travel to Cork Airport and Cork University Hospital to meet with those involved in the response to this morning’s air tragedy.
The Taoiseach will be briefed by the relevant authorities at Cork Airport and Cork University Hospital and will be available to brief the media between 4.30pm and 5.00pm at Cork Airport
Jerry Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork South Central Candidate, Jerry Buttimer, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of all those involved in today’s tragic accident at Cork Airport.
“The events at Cork Airport can only be described as an unspeakable tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all those affected.
“I also want to commend the emergency services who, once again, performed magnificently and selflessly.”
Michael McGrath
I wish to extend my deepest personal sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in this morning’s tragic plane crash at Cork Airport.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have died and those who are injured.
THE Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Michael O’ Connell and the City Manager Mr Tim Lucey will this afternoon at 2.15p.m pay a visit to the Cork City Fire Station, Anglesea Street to personally thank all members of the Cork City Fire Service for their assistance in dealing with this morning’s tragic plane crash at Cork International Airport.
Speaking before the visit The Lord Mayor said, “ I met with some of the emergency services as they returned from the scene of this morning’s tragic plane crash. I wish to pay tribute to the courage and professionalism of all members of the emergency services in particular members of Cork City Fire Service.
Brian CowenThe Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen has expressed his shock and sadness at the news of the today’s crash at Cork Airport.
The Taoiseach said, “My thoughts are with all of those affected by this morning’s crash, including the families and friends of those who have died. I also want to send my best wishes and those of the Government, to all of those who survived the crash and are being treated in hospital at present.
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