Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I call on the Leader to respond to the Order of Business, I will join with colleagues in extending our sympathies to the family of Paddy Moloney, one of the great musicians of our time. He was a great ambassador for Ireland and Irish culture. We will always remember the visits the Chieftains made to China when Irish music was performed in the Great Hall of the People. That was a great honour for Ireland and a great example of how Irish culture can be used in diplomacy and reaching out to people. We extend our sympathies to the family on its sad, tragic and sudden loss.