Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am sure the Taoiseach will join me in articulating our deepest sympathy to the family of former Deputy Martin J. O'Toole, who was a good colleague of the Taoiseach in Mayo for many years. He was a Member of the Dáil from 1989 to 1992, a very distinguished Senator from 1977 to 1989, a councillor from 1955 to 1999 and chairman of Mayo County Council on many occasions. I am aware that we will have an opportunity later to pay tribute to him, but it important to acknowledge his passing at this time. Mr. O'Toole combined colour, conviviality, wisdom and wit during his term in Leinster House. We all enjoyed his company and he was a great raconteur. We wish his family every sympathy, including his sons, Pádraig, Austin, Martin and Seamus, and his daughters, Marie, Anna, Breda and Gráinne. We hope the many happy memories they shared with their father will sustain them in the days and weeks ahead.

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