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Seanad Éireann · 2024-04-16

Death of Former Member: Motion

FG Mary Seery Kearney · Nominated by the Taoiseach

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I move: That Seanad Éireann — - expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator Richard Dowling; - conveys its sincere condolences to his 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 add to that a reference to Councillor Murphy.

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FG Mary Seery Kearney this contribution

I move:

That Seanad Éireann —

- expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator Richard Dowling;

- conveys its sincere condolences to his 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 add to that a reference to Councillor Murphy.

CC Jerry Buttimer

I ask Senators to stand.