Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of the Social Democrats, I extend our condolences and sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Seán Treacy at this sad time. There is no doubt that he had a long and distinguished career. He was a colourful character and, in many ways, a magisterial one. The most important thing about him was that during his long period in the Chair, he treated all Members of the House with great fairness and respect. He will always be remembered for that. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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