Letter of Sympathy to the Norwegian trade Union Confederation & The Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland
25 Jul 2011
Message of Condolence from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions
On behalf of the members of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions we wish to express our profound sorrow at the atrocities perpetrated against the people of Norway.
The events of last Friday were devastating. It was in shock that we witnessed the Oslo bomb attack and then deep distress as we learned about the continuing horror of the brutal massacres at the Utøya Camp. That the main target was a group of young people who want to make the world a better place is so distressing we cannot even begin to understand.
We extend our sincere condolences to the victims of the attacks: to their loved ones, families, friends and colleagues. We are united in your sadness and stand in solidarity the citizens of Norway at this profoundly difficult time.
We hold in high regard your nation and the values of democracy, fairness, openness and respect for human rights, which are intrinsic to the Norwegian State and for which, justifiably, your country is a world leader. We share with you an abhorrence of intolerance and extremism in all of its manifestations.
On behalf of all trade union members on the island of Ireland, please accept our sympathy at this very difficult time.
Your sincerey
David Begg
General Secretary