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

As referred to by the Taoiseach earlier, before moving on to the Order of Business it would be appropriate if the House marked the sudden passing over the weekend of Michael O'Regan. Michael started his career with The Kerryman. He became a Dáil reporter in 1988 and wrote about politics for The Irish Timesfor 30 years. More recently, he worked for Radio Kerry. He was one of our pre-eminent and much-loved political journalists. He was renowned for his meticulous research, encyclopaedic knowledge and innate sense of decency and fairness. He covered some of the most momentous events of our time. Many people, including fellow journalists, benefited over the years from his wisdom, kindness and great sense of humour. May I take this opportunity to extend the sympathies of all Members present to his family, his colleagues and his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. We will stand for a minute's silence.

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