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Seanad Éireann · 2022-04-26

Death of Former Member: Motion

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I move That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator, Michael O'Kennedy; - conveys its sincere condolences to his wife Breda and family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland. I ask Members to be upstanding for one minute's silence.

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FG Regina Doherty

I move

That Seanad Éireann –

- expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator, Michael O'Kennedy;

- conveys its sincere condolences to his wife Breda and family; and

- expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

CC Mark Daly

I ask Members to be upstanding for one minute's silence.