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

I knew Dr. Mick Loftus and his family very well. He was a fearless campaigner on alcohol when it was not fashionable. He stood up to the lobbies and advocates for the alcohol industry in a fearless way as a medical person. He was also an outstanding president of the GAA and a great footballer, as well as being a referee of some note. He refereed some important Cork matches down through the years. That included minor matches, and there is a great old story connected to my family, which I will not go into on the floor of the House.

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