Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I agree with those comments. Dermot Earley was born in Castlebar. My brother marked him at mid-field when Roscommon played Mayo in the 1979 Connacht final. Dermot Earley was one of the most iconic Chiefs of Staff since General Michael Collins, and gave outstanding service to his country. I wish him and his wife, Mary, every success and I hope he is able to deal with his illness. He was an outstanding personality, a wonderful role model for any young person and someone of whom we could be intensely proud when he donned the green uniform on behalf of the Irish Army at home or abroad. I wish him well.

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