Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her comments and for remembering the late ambassador, H. E. Mr. Peter Kok. Members and I had gotten friendly with him and saw him as a dedicated and sincere man. We remembered him last week at our meeting as we were all upset at his untimely passing. He was a young man and had much living and work left to do. He was busy in his ambassadorial role, in which he excelled. We are genuinely sorry. I made friends with him over a long period and met him on many occasions. We had many interesting debates and exchanges and I am sorry at his passing.