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

I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle and Deputy to say that last evening we heard the very sad news of the passing of a former Minister and Deputy, Brendan Daly from Curraclare in County Clare. He was an extraordinarily committed public servant who served in multiple Departments as Minister for social welfare, defence, marine, fisheries and forestry. He worked in the Department of An Taoiseach and the Departments of labour, foreign affairs and finance. He was an active and valued member of our party and a committed County Clare man. He was a witty guy with a great sense of humour. He could pull the odd prank every now and again and he enjoyed that. His warmth, wit, intelligence and regular advice will be sorely missed. I extend our sympathies to his children, Niamh, Iomhar, Ronan, his grandchildren and all his extended family and friends in Clare. I thank the Ceann Comhairle and Members for their indulgence on that.

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