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26th August 2023
10:18am BST

"Leaving Cert results night should mark the beginning of a world of opportunities for young people. It’s a milestone on the road from childhood to adulthood. "For young lives, so full of possibility, to be cut short in this way is truly devastating and heartbreaking. The whole nation mourns them. "My sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have died and the wider community in Clonmel and Tipperary. "The thoughts of the whole country are with them, their school and their community. "I am assured that the school authorities and HSE will work together to put in place the necessary supports for their classmates and community. We must come together in times such as this."
Education Minister Norma Foley also said she was "saddened beyond measure" to learn of the tragedy. "Heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and school community of the young people involved," she added. "Heartbreaking news on a day of such celebration for the Class of 2023. Prayers and thoughts with all involved."For young lives, so full of possibility, to be cut short in this way is truly devastating and heartbreaking. The whole nation mourns them.
My sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have died and the wider community in Clonmel and Tipperary. — Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) August 26, 2023
Saddened beyond measure to learn of the tragedy in Clonmel. Heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and school communitiy of the young people involved. Heartbreaking news on a day of such celebration for the Class of 2023. Prayers and thoughts with all involved. pic.twitter.com/KyXjqkojUU
— Norma Foley T.D (@NormaFoleyTD1) August 26, 2023
"Sometimes there are just no words strong enough to express the sadness and horror of such an unthinkable tragedy for the families and friends of the four young lives taken far too soon. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and school communities in Clonmel and to our emergency services personnel who had to respond to such an unimaginable scene. A time of celebration has turned to a time of devastation. "The community of Clonmel have been left numbed by the loss of four young lives as they prepared to celebrate the next chapter in their lives and will take some time to recover but I have no doubt that the community will rally around the families and friends of the deceased at this most difficult time."
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