Martin Brady (Fianna Fail)

I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to Tony, his wife and family. I got to know Tony many years ago when I worked with him on the city council. Tony had some great qualities and I will touch on a couple of them. I do not wish to go on for too long because many good things already have been said and there is no point in repeating them. As a person, Tony always had time for one and always would greet one with a smile wherever one met him. He never was one to state he was obliged to go to a meeting, was on the telephone or whatever but always stayed with one. He also was very helpful and if one had a personal problem, he would give his time to discuss it.

Another point about Tony is that he was a humble and modest person. Senator Ellis mentioned his friendship with the Taoiseach. While there are those who have friends in high places who make a big thing about it, Tony never did that. Were one to sum up Tony in a few words, one would state that above all his other qualities, he was a proper gentleman. I will sum him up by saying the best thing one can say about anyone, which is that he was a sound man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.