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Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I want to acknowledge the family and friends of our late colleagues, Seymour Crawford and Brendan McGahon, and extend our sympathies to them. While I did not know Brendan personally, I heard the stories of a very colourful and outspoken character, which is probably in contrast to the more reserved approach Seymour always adopted. I would not be standing here today were it not for Seymour...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I knew Brendan McGahon. My colleagues, Trevor Sargent and John Gormley, did also and always spoke so well about him. Similarly, my colleagues in the Green Party in Dundalk, Councillors Mark Deary and Marianne Butler spoke in the same vein of his honesty, his bravery and his integrity which was known to our party and very much appreciated. I also knew Seymour Crawford and had the great...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I welcome both families here today. Having this vote of sympathy is an expression and a celebration of their lives. I come from an area that was subject to many boundary reviews. We were in and out of the Monaghan and Louth constituencies on a regular basis. I got to know Seymour in relation to health services and Deputy Mattie McGrath mentioned his guidance in relation to water schemes....

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I join with other Members in paying tribute to the late Brendan McGahon and my former constituency colleague, the late Seymour Crawford. Seymour and I were both elected to the Dáil on the same day in 1992. Although we differed in our politics, we were always able to work closely together on issues of concern to constituents. On constituency issues, Seymour was a good colleague and a...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Brendan McGahon was a gentleman, a politician, a family man and a friend. It was a very sad day for the people of Louth when Brendan passed away on 8 February 2017. Brendan was predeceased by his wife Celine and survived by his five children, Robert, Conor, Adele, Keith and Jill. What can one say about Brendan McGahon? He was a great man and he used to call to my constituency office to...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: .... Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of serving with him because I am only on my first term but he was known, as so many of my colleagues said today, as the gentle giant. Reverend Colin Anderson rightly focused on Seymour Crawford's contribution, most importantly to the peace process, which was a hugely significant part of politics for the Border counties back in those times....

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: I rise on my own behalf and on behalf of the Labour Party to express our condolences to the families of the late Brendan McGahon and Seymour Crawford, both very distinguished former Members of this House. Having served here for some time, I had the privilege of serving with both and I remember both very fondly. Brendan McGahon came from a long and distinguished lineage of democrats. His...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Tommy Broughan: On my own behalf and that of my Independent colleagues, I join in the expressions of sympathy to the McGahon and Crawford families as we remember former Members Brendan McGahon and Seymour Crawford. I served with both of them. They were dedicated workers for their constituencies in this House. Obviously, the broad left in this Chamber would have disagreed with many of the views of Brendan...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...; Dála, Brendan McGahon agus Seymour Crawford. I knew Seymour Crawford well. I knew of him before I came into this House because my late father-in-law, Nicholas, was a colleague of his in the IFA and the NFA and I had heard many stories regaling his exploits regarding farming politics. He had a huge knowledge of farming issues. Seymour was first elected as a Fine Gael...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Micheál Martin: ...xe9;ir go raibh sé macánta agus bhí sé cróga maidir leis an méid a bhí sé sásta a rá i dtaobh gach aon rud agus ar gach aon ceist pholaitiúil ag an am. During his 20 years in this House, Brendan McGahon established a reputation as a colourful and very straight-talking Deputy. Right from the start he made it clear that while a loyal...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The passing of Seymour Crawford on 20 October 2018 was universally regretted across the counties of Cavan and Monaghan that he represented as a Fine Gael Deputy with distinction for over 18 years, from 1992 to 2011. A kindly man, Seymour was easy company, every bit as much at home in conversation with neighbours and constituents as he was when engaging in thoughtful and serious discussion...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In accordance with the order of the House from yesterday, we now proceed to expressions of sympathy on the deaths of our former colleagues, Brendan McGahon of Louth and Seymour Crawford of Cavan-Monaghan. Before calling Members to offer their tributes to our departed colleagues, I welcome the families of Brendan McGahon and Seymour Crawford to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Brendan...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...an dá thaobh a chur chun cinn agus tuisint níos doimhne a chothú. Teachtaí Dála dúthrachtacha, cróga ab iad aroan, a chur go mór le saol agus sochaí ár dtír. In politics as in life, it takes courage to swim against the tide. It is one thing to stand up for one's principles when they are popular and widely accepted; it is quite...