Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2024-06-25
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Seán Ó Fearghaíl (CC), Kildare South

We will now take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 36, but just before we came into the House we heard the sad news that the legendary, iconic figure Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died. Leaders will want to avail of an opportunity to pay tribute to him so we will add a minute to each leader's slot for that purpose.
I know everybody in the House wants to extend to his family our deepest sympathy. He is somebody who touched the lives of people the length and breadth of this country. He was not just the voice of the Gaelic Athletic Association; he epitomised the very spirit of that organisation. His love for the Irish language was unparalleled. In later life we all knew him to be a fantastic campaigner for active retired people and there is no doubt about it, he was active right up to the end.

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Sitting date: 2024-06-25