Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy
Seanad Éireann — 2022-12-07
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Aisling Dolan (FG), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I pay tribute to Senator Terry Brennan's family. Everyone has come here to pay their respects. I am a new Senator and I wish to acknowledge Senator Mullen, who spoke about Senator Michael Mullins, who is from the area of Ballinasloe, which is my town. Like anyone who is a public representative, when you love your area and fight for your area, when you are a good public representative, it shows. It is very clear from the speeches that have been made that the Brennan family must be so proud. As a family we sometimes forget how much families give when a family member is a public representative. It is not just one person; it is a family that comes together and raises that person up and allows him or her to perform as a public representative and to give so much in public service to his or her country, town and region. I have heard and learned about the late Senator Terry Brennan from my colleagues and our Fine Gael family, but a family is really what made him one of those people whom we will look up to for many years to come. I thank his family.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-07