Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I, too, would like to join in the generous and warm tributes to Kate. As has been described by other speakers, Kate was alwayspleasant and friendly. She always made time for everyone. She was something of a father confessor figure to her entire community in Celbridge and to others who called to her there. I got to know one of the great friends and neighbours, Damien, who assisted her in running the Black and White Ball and other charitable events. She bore her illness with great courage and, despite all the adversity, was very kind to everyone else. Several speakers said she always tried to pick out something good in the other person. Despite her own difficulties she managed to cheer up everyone else who was in her company. We will all miss her very much. I extend my deepest sympathy to her brother John, her sisters Noreen and Ann, her friends and her party. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.