Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of the Independent Group, I would like to express our condolences to Charlie Bird's family. We recognise the work he did over the years. As has been mentioned by other Members regarding the Stardust families and the ceasefires in the North, he was very important and well recognised. As Deputy Boyd Barrett said in recognition of public service broadcasting, that is vitally important and should be remembered at the current time as well. On behalf of the Independent Group, I want to express sympathy to his family and to his memory.

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