Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I join colleagues in extending sympathy to the wife and family of the late Michael Mills. Over many years he was an important commentator on political matters on this island and beyond. In being appointed the first Ombudsman, he set a very high standard. It was a difficult task but one that he approached with a seriousness and earnestness that was reflective of the man. The Irish for ombudsman is fear an phobail and we could not have got a more decent man to take on the role as the first Fear an Phobail, which he certainly conducted with distinction. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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