Phil Prendergast (Labour)

On behalf of the Labour Party, I would like to be associated with the tributes paid to the late Willie Farrell. I am sure the family is immensely proud to hear the details of what he did during his life, although I am sure it will not capture enough of the essence of the man. He had a long and distinguished career. As has been mentioned, anyone who can overcome a disability and turn it into an ability by achieving greatness shows what can be done. I did not have the honour or opportunity of serving with Willie, but having listened to the contributions of those who knew him, I feel very humbled to be in a Chamber in which he served so long and well. I offer my condolences and those of my party to his family on their sad loss.