Christy O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)

I would like to be associated with the tributes paid here to Gene Fitzgerald. I happened to be at his final rally in Macroom in 1972 and my abiding memory of him was the way in which he went about his business and made contact with people. He was a fantastic canvasser and always made that vital contact, which stood him in good stead throughout his political life. People always came first for Gene Fitzgerald. I thank him for the friendliness he showed to my family over the years. He was a great friend to my late brother, Dave O'Sullivan. I extend my sympathy to Noreen Fitzgerald and her family. We will miss Gene Fitzgerald but his family will miss him most of all. I thank him for all the efforts he devoted to politics.

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