Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)

I never served in the Houses of the Oireachtas with Joe Doyle, but I served on Dublin City Council and everything that has been said is so true and accurate. They say that nice people do not succeed in politics, but in many ways Joe Doyle disproved this cliché. We all get into politics to make a positive difference and it is safe to say that Joe Doyle made a positive difference. He made a big difference within his community, within the wider community and within the body politic, which is so important.

I was elected onto Dublin City Council in 1999 with Joe Doyle. He never took advantage of my novice status on Dublin City Council despite my giving him plenty of opportunity to do so. Joe loved people and loved Donnybrook, and people loved Joe Doyle. He raised the bar on the body politic, and on standards in politics. As Deputy Creighton stated, he is an example to all in politics.

I wish to express my deep sympathy to Peggy, to David, to Michael and to Róisín.

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