Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

I would also like to be associated with the tributes to Dr. Patrick Hillery. The views which have been expressed are clearly reflective of all Members of the Seanad and will be conveyed to his wife Maeve, son John and extended family. His contribution to public life has been immense and many citizens have been the beneficiaries of his enlightened policies in the many portfolios he held.

I extend my sincere sympathy to his family on their sad loss. I ask Members to stand for a minute's silence.