Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I wish to express our deepest condolences. It was very sad to hear of Austin's passing yesterday. We express our condolences to Senator Emer Currie, the Currie family and the Fine Gael Party. As a nationalist, I also want to commend Austin on all he did in the North when it was very difficult to stand up for Catholic and nationalist families. In terms of housing, he did huge work. He will always be remembered for that great work, his courage and, mainly, the leadership he showed at a very difficult time.

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