Joe O'Toole (Independent)

Those of us in the Independent group wish to be associated with the words of sympathy expressed on the death of Liam Burke.

We are somewhat at a loss in that none of us served with him in this House. We met him over the years coming and going in the House and found him to be a warm and generous man. He was a very open man, easy to talk to, always ready to offer a view and to chat. As Senator Brian Hayes said he represented a particular political generation. Not having worked with him I cannot add to what has been said but offer his wife and family our sincere condolences. We record our appreciation and acknowledgement of his long years — Senator Brian Hayes says half a century — of diligent public service and representation on behalf of his city and country. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. We also offer our condolences to his party colleagues.