Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

I wish to be associated with the tributes paid to the late Tony Kett who, as already has been stated, was a Member of this House from 1997, when he was a nominee of the Central Remedial Clinic. He worked for many years as an administrator at the Central Remedial Clinic and his expertise and knowledge in issues relating to disabilities and education were greatly valued by his colleagues in Seanad Éireann. He made a huge contribution to Irish political life and to the Houses of the Oireachtas in his role as a Senator. He was reliable, good-humoured and totally committed to the Fianna Fáil Party and to Seanad Éireann. I was the Government Whip for five years. If Tony had other commitments or meetings but told me he would be here for a certain time, I never had to check. He was always on time and as soon as he arrived in the building he would ring me to notify me he was back. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in the Oireachtas and especially by his wife Noreen, son Jason, daughters Jennifer and Joanne and his grand-daughter. May he rest in peace.