Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some of the photographs in the Members' Bar often find their way into the national media. I presume the ban was over when the photograph concerned was taken. There are some notable all-Ireland winners in it.

I would like to be associated with the fine tributes to the late Trevor West, who was a Member of this House from 1969 to 1982, representing Trinity College, Dublin. While I did not serve in this House with the former Senator, I have welcomed him here on a number of occasions and met him from time to time. Based on what has been said here today and from what I have heard from colleagues who served with him over the years, he was a thorough gentleman.

The late Trevor West served in this House from 1969 to 1982, which is 13 years. The average length of time which Members serve in both Houses of the Oireachtas is 12 years. As such, he spent more than the average length of time as a Member of the Seanad. While that was not his main business, he was an astute and well respected politician. His main career was as an academic in Trinity College, Dublin, where he was a lecturer and associate professor of mathematics.

I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to his wife, Maura, and extended family, who are in the Visitors' Gallery. You are very welcome.