Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

Can we have a little bit of order, please? It has also been commented on that it has been some considerable time since our former colleague, Jackie Healy-Rae, passed away but it might be fortuitous that we are having the tributes today because the reality of political life is that long after many of us will be forgotten, the legend that was Jackie Healy-Rae will be remembered with fondness and respect. On my own behalf, it was a pleasure to have served here with him, to have observed his personal commitment to public service and, above all else, his absolute commitment to the people of Kerry.

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