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Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Members rose.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: May Charlie rest in peace.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Canney: On behalf of the Regional Group, I too want to extend our sympathies to Charlie's family. The thing that stands out most for us is the fact that he was so courageous when he was struck down with ill health and the spirit with which he took that on. He was an example to us all to take on whatever life gives us. We wish his family well into the future. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I would also like to join in the words of sympathy to the family of Charlie Bird, to his wife, Claire, to his daughters. He was an enormous presence in all of our lives, particularly growing up, as he was a permanent figure on RTÉ. He was a journalist who could turn up anywhere around the world, both domestically and internationally. He was a...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I too would like to express our sympathies to his wife, his daughters, his family and his journalistic colleagues and that family also. He did the State some service, to quote a former Taoiseach. Indeed, his work as a journalist at the time of the peace process was pivotal. It was important that there was someone like him who could be at the...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: You were not too slow picking up the news yourself, Deputy McGrath.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: No.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 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...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is no doubt that this is a man who for more than 40 years touched the lives of all of us and informed us about so many important events, including the earth-shattering nature of the Stardust fire, the end of apartheid in South Africa, ongoing news of our own peace processes, the Twin Towers attacks - will we ever forget them? - and the 2004 Indonesian tsunami. .As Members, including...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I am glad, on behalf of the Green Party, to share our fond memories and send regards to all Charlie's family. I was thinking that a day like today is when Charlie Bird would be at his best. He was the most dogged, intrepid reporter. If he did not have the story first, he would want to ask the right question next. He was an incredible, determined and brilliant journalist and he will be...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I join others in paying tribute to the late Charlie Bird on behalf of the Labour Party. He was a journalist of immense tenacity, courage and conviction. We all recall his incredible work on the Stardust tragedy, his inspirational courage in facing down motor neuron disease and his activism. He was at one point a member of the Labour Party and we remember him fondly within the party. He...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Holly Cairns: I join other Deputies on behalf of the Social Democrats in remembering Charlie Bird. He was a true journalist. Even in what was perhaps the most difficult time for him, he still raised awareness and informed the public on the important issue of MND. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I join everyone else in paying tribute to Charlie Bird and express, on behalf of People Before Profit, our condolences and sympathies to his wife and all his family. As has already been mentioned, one group of people who will always be grateful to Charlie Bird is the Stardust families, for his relentless commitment to their campaign for justice. I am sure, as they await the outcome of...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before moving to the Order of Business, the Taoiseach has asked that we acknowledge the passing last week of the late Charlie Bird.

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Leo Varadkar: I wish to take this brief opportunity to allow us to recall and recognise the life of Charlie Bird. I think he was somebody who pretty much everyone in this House knew from his professional life. He was an extraordinary and animated journalist who really brought stories to life. In his later years, he showed enormous courage and bravery in the campaigns he led. He will be sorely missed by...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: I too want to join in recognising the legend that was Charlie Bird. For four decades, his voice was to be heard across the most important news stories of our times. His incredible, heartbreaking work on the Stardust tragedy is a stand-out from that very long career. He will always be remembered for his role, of course, in covering the emerging Irish peace process, including as the RTÉ...