Families of Athlone victims thank Gardai and people of town

 

In a statement issued to the Westmeath Independent, the families of the girls at the centre of the Athlone incident have voiced their thanks to Gardai and to the people of the town for their support.

The families say the 'compassion and professionalism' of the Gardai has been a great comfort to them and to their precious little daughters.

They also thank the people of Athlone for their practical support and kindness.

The full statement is as follows:

“We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation of An Garda Síochána for their support and tireless efforts at this difficult time. Their compassion and professionalism has been a source of great comfort for us and, more importantly, for our precious little daughters. The other professional care providers have also helped us to begin to find our way through this challenging period.

'Finally, we would also like to recognise the kindness and practical support that we have received from the people of Athlone. The level of public empathy and practical assistance has been immense and again it has been a source of comfort to us all at this most difficult time.”