Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

He said, during a period when speeding was not as pronounced as it is today, that it was not fair to say motorists were the most dangerous road users, that pedestrians were equally dangerous. He also spoke forcefully on agricultural issues. In practically every debate on these issues his was the strong voice.

I sympathise with the family of the late Mr. O'Reilly who had a daughter who worked in Oireachtas committees and has been seconded to the Department of Social and Family Affairs. He had other family members also. Having served in seven Seanads on the Agricultural Panel over a period of 25 years is indicative of great service to the State, the House, the people of counties Leitrim and Longford and all others whose lives he touched. I express the sympathy of the House at his passing.