John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

On behalf of the Progressive Democrats, I join with the other groupings in the House to express sympathy to the family of the late former Senator, Patrick O'Reilly. His achievements have been enumerated by the Leader, as has his remarkable 25 years of continuous service in this House. It is significant that he volunteered to leave early and at a relatively young age. He was elected when he was young and after serving for 25 years he went on to do other things at a time when I suspect the pensions were not as generous as they are now.