Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like to be associated with the vote of sympathy to the late Anthony Foley. I knew Anthony well because he was born in Limerick and went to St. Munchin's College. He was a member of Shannon rugby club but I am afraid I support a club on the other side of the river. There has been great rivalry and banter for many years between the clubs. Anthony brought joy and commitment to sport in Limerick, Munster, Ireland and across Europe. It is so sad to read the tributes coming in from all parts of the world because he had such an impact on the lives of many people. Our spokesman, Senator John O'Mahony, referred to the fact that he was such a great ambassador and mentor, especially to young people. I propose a vote of sympathy to his father, Brendan, who also gave many years to commitment to sport, his mother, Sheila, his sisters, Rosie, who also played for Ireland, and Orla and Olive, his wife, and their two young sons. It was a sad day not only for the people of Limerick, but also the people of Ireland and across Europe.

This month there is a recycling campaign. People can recycle their light bulbs and fridges for free. I encourage them to do that given climate change, which has been discussed in the House, is such a big issue.