Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Ar son Teachtaí Dála Shinn Féin, ba mhaith liom ar gcomhbhrón a ghabháil le clann Kenneally ar bhás an iar-Theachta Billy Kenneally. On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies I extend our sympathy and condolences to the Kenneally family, to the wife and children of the late former Deputy, Billy Kenneally, and especially to our Dáil colleague, Deputy Brendan Kenneally, on their family's great loss. As in the case of some previous speakers, I am here a good deal shorter time than others who have spoken and I did not have the honour of serving with the former Deputy Billy Kenneally in this House. However, I wish to reflect on the excellent, cordial and courtesy-based relationship I have with his son and to indicate that we share with each of the Deputies who have spoken already a sincere wish to convey our sympathy not only to the family but also to the Fianna Fáil Party, to which Billy Kenneally gave great service over a long period of his life. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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