Déirdre de Búrca (Green Party)

On behalf of the Green Party, I express my extreme regret at the sudden passing of Senator Peter Callanan. As a relatively new Senator - I have been in the Seanad for a little over two years - I remember that Senator Callanan was one of the first to extend the hand of friendship to me. Other Senators have mentioned that he always had a twinkle in his eye and a dry or witty remark to make about the business of the House. I will miss his presence in the Seanad, as will his colleagues. He made a valuable contribution in the time I have been here. I express my condolences to his family. He will be missed by all his colleagues in Seanad Éireann.