 Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has commented that "It is the essence of Irish democracy and republicanism that people are allowed to express their views freely and in a peaceful manner.
<coherence>  Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has commented that "It is the essence of Irish democracy and republicanism that people are allowed to express their views freely and in a peaceful manner.
 has commented that "It is the essence of Irish democracy and republicanism that people are allowed to express their views freely and in a peaceful manner.