Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I extend my sympathy to Brian and the family of the late Nuala Fennell. When I met her here on the day set aside for female parliamentarians, I asked her if she would be good enough to meet me for a cup of coffee because I had always admired her. She said she would love to and it is a matter of regret that I did not have the opportunity. As a young mother, I will always remember her trail-blazing and that she was never afraid to speak out on issues in which many were not interested. She was a role model for me. She spoke with dignity, respect and honesty, qualities that many involved in public life do not have. She had all three. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dílis.