Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)

I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy and tributes paid to the late former Senator Paddy O'Reilly who retired in 1969, the year Senator Brian Hayes was born. I also have memories of 1969, the year I unsuccessfully contested a Dáil election. When canvassing for election to the Seanad, I was offered the example of Paddy O'Reilly who always asked for a No. 7 preference vote. Whatever about No. 7, he always received plenty of No. 1s because he was elected. I offer my sympathy to his wife and family.

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