Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to pay tribute to the contribution to sport made by Paul O'Connell, the captain of the Irish rugby team. He is an exemplary sportsman, known throughout the length and breadth of the entire world, and one whom many young men in this country will try to emulate.

Tomorrow is a day of national mourning for the death of local garda Anthony Golden. I suggest that a book of condolences be opened in every Garda station in the country. Many people would like to express their sympathy to Anthony and his family. Perhaps every regional headquarters could consider opening a book of condolences in his honour.