Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a ghabháil le teaghlach an iar-Theachta Donal Creed. Thar tréimhse fada bhain sé éacht amach ar son mhuintir Corcaigh Lár agus Corcaigh Thiar-Thuaidh sna rólanna éagsúla a bhí aige.

I express my sympathies to the family of Donal Creed. Cork, like any other part of the country, has many families who have a long history in politics and people who are known as major public figures. We have the Desmonds, the Barrys and the Coveneys. One of the foremost names would be the Creeds. They have a history and lineage going back right to the foundation of the State. A large part of that was Donal's contribution.

This was before my time but I would have often heard reference to the area surrounding Macroom as Creed country. I am sure that the Moynihans might dispute that but I am sure that Michael will attempt to reinforce that. Donal's track record over so many years enforced the strength and popularity he had on the ground with his service on Cork County Council and in the European Parliament. In the Dáil, his contribution to the national lottery and the various Departments has already been outlined. His enduring popularity was clear evidence of his decency, his ordinary common touch with people and his being a gentleman. I express my sympathies to Madeleine, to Michael - I am sure he was very proud of all his many achievements - to Marcella, Suzanne, Louise, Michelle, Madeleine, who I know from Cork County Council and an excellent public servant in her own right, and Claire and Nuala who predeceased Donal. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis agus mo chomhbhrón leis an teaghlach uile.

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