Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join with Senator Davitt in offering our sympathies to a councillor on the death of his mother. I understand one has to miss 80% of council meetings before pay is deducted. I will be happy to talk to the Senator later. It certainly shows very poor judgment on the part of the officials if a letter was sent so soon after the death of a loved one, given that the person was still in mourning and involved in the care of his mother. It is very insensitive and shows poor judgment.