Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is profound shock at the loss of Councillor John Naughten. He was a wonderful gentleman who was devoted to his family and livelihood as a farmer as well as being there for his local community as a public representative. It is a devastating loss for the Naughten family, friends and for so many in these communities. John helped people for decades and many are grateful for his invaluable public service for the people of Roscommon. As a Fine Gael councillor, John represented the Athlone municipal district on Roscommon County Council and had a very close team there of councillors and with the executive. He also represented the west on many regional forums. There have been many incredible tributes to his public service over the decades. I worked with John since joining the Seanad. I saw his tireless efforts on behalf of local groups, always with kindness and a smile. I know this contribution to public life is part of what his family has done for many decades. We know of his brother, Deputy Denis Naughten, and his father, Liam Naughten, a former Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. This is a heartbreaking time for so many and our thoughts are with his family, his wife, his beautiful children and his mother in this really difficult time. May John rest in peace. Our thoughts are with them at this time.