Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It would be appropriate for the House to note that the funeral mass takes place this morning of a former political reporter who graced these benches for many years, Mr. Michael Mills, who was the first Ombudsman in the State. He was a person of absolute integrity. He had the highest commitment to public service and was a role model for any good journalist to follow. He did a wonderful job as the first Ombudsman and made sure that every citizen was entitled to due process of the law. He fought very hard to get the resources to ensure that the office worked properly. The House should note his passing and the quality of his public service.

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