Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I join with others in expressing my deepest sympathies to the Coghlan family on the passing of Senator Paul Coghlan. The Cathaoirleach's words encompass some of what he accomplished in a span of political activity from an urban district council, where he proudly served as mayor of Killarney, to this House, where he championed issues relating to Ireland at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly.Former Senator Paul Coghlan was one of those who championed this House and represented it and Ireland abroad in British-Irish parliamentary friendship groups and in Westminster and Northern Ireland. He used his contacts in the House of Commons and Houses of Lords with regard to Brexit issues.

He was also involved in Killarney House and raised it as matter in this House for many years. He kept at it. He was relentless and he got there, which is a great tribute to him. He was involved in the founding of Radio Kerry which, of course, is the voice of the kingdom. That led to grillings of myself and himself. Sometimes we have to be careful what we wish for. He has made sure that the voice of the people of Kerry is heard not only in Kerry but also in this House by raising issues through this forum. He loved Killarney Golf and Fishing Club and represented it. He represented Kerry and he is a great loss to the county and to his family. I join the Cathaoirleach in expressing our sympathies to the Coghlan family on their sad loss of a great Senator.