Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh clann John Carty agus muintir Chnoc Mhuire agus Contae Mhaigh Eo atá anseo. I knew John very well when I was elected to the Dáil and in the past few years of his life. He was an incredibly decent person. I get to know him quickly when I was elected because of my connection to Knock. John was able to explain my family history better than I could myself. My great great great grand uncle built, Canon Patrick O'Grady, Knock parish church and every time I go to Knock I look in the historical booklet that John Carty contributed to. He wrote a chapter on the history of Knock parish church and that brings great pride to my family. It was a wonderful connection to have with John and the village of Knock of which I am very proud.

I express my sympathies. He had a tremendous way about him and he was a tremendous parliamentarian. When I needed support, I could always count on John in conversations. Go raibh sé ar dheis lamh Dé in neamh.