Brendan Kenneally (Fianna Fail)

I, too, wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy on the death of David Molony and Michael Queally. I did not know David Molony but knew of him and his qualities. I understand he had great abilities, as is evidenced by what has been said.

I knew Michael Queally very well. Despite the fact that we came from different political parties he was a person with whom I was very friendly. He was a most unassuming and helpful man and one whose company I always enjoyed. I met him on many a Saturday in his home village of Kill after I had finished my clinics. From time to time I bumped into him in the local pub and I always enjoyed my conversations with him. He was not slow to give me advice that was well meant. He was not a person who would try to put one over on someone. Michael was being as helpful as he could because, as has been said already, he was a man of great integrity and I always listened to what he said to me.

Most people probably do not know about the many charitable works in which he was involved because he kept that very quiet. However, I am well aware of the tremendous work he did for so many people around his area, particularly after he left politics. He was always involved in charitable works but was not the type of person to make a song and dance about it. Michael will be missed by his local community, but more especially by his wife Carmel and by his family and to them I offer my deepest sympathy.