Statement read this morning by Denis Kennedy on behalf of relatives of Diarmuid, Lorraind, Mark and Julie Flood.
I have been asked by members of both families to read to you the following statement.
Following the celebration of mass at Lorraine's family home last evening attended by both families, friends and neighbours our families wish to make the following statement.
In the light of the recent events with much sorrow in our hearts we the bereaved families ask to be afforded the privacy to mourn and cherish our dearly departed.
We ask the media to understand our wishes to be allowed the dignity to put to rest our loved ones without undue attention and speculation. We hope that in the fullness of time we may all come to understand what could have lead to this tragic occurrence.
We urge the media, our wider community and the nation to understand how deeply we have been affected by his tragedy and realise that Diarmuid and Lorraine were children to their parents and Mark And Julie were grandchildren to their grandparents, siblings to their siblings and loved by all who knew them.
Our two families so well known and loved by each other must now begin the process of rebuilding our lives shattered byt his tragedy. To all who offered condolences and support at this time we are eternally grateful. May Mark, Julie, Diarmuid, and Lorraine rest in peace.