Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I, too, would like to be associated with the remarks about Senator Norris. Like other Members, I have only known him since I was elected to the House some 18 months ago. I have enjoyed his contributions. He is very witty. Of his many qualities, I mention his light-hearted attitude to life and everything he does. We could all learn from it.

While I am on my feet and contemplating the plights of great men, on the stony grey soil of Monaghan people will gather today to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the well-known poet, Patrick Kavanagh. Patrick Kavanagh was born in the village of Inishkeen. He became a world-renowned poet and has left a legacy of poems that we can all enjoy. For such a small county, Monaghan seems to have an art for producing men of great talents across all fields. It is right that we would acknowledge his legacy. We can enjoy it for many generations to come.