Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join in conveying our sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of Mr. Joe Walsh. He was an outstanding Deputy for west Cork and an extremely progressive Minister for Agriculture and Food. He made a major contribution as a Minister and it is important we recognise that fact. I join in conveying our sympathy to his wife and family. Even before he came into politics, he was involved in the agriculture industry and his entire life was devoted to making a contribution and continuing to grow and expand the industry. We owe thanks to him for his work.