Condolences for Connecticut victims
Senator Coghlan conveys sympathy for the Connecticut victims and Páidí Ó Sé; the condolence is treated as a non-substantive continuation.
I concur fully with the remarks of Senators O'Donovan and O'Sullivan on the appalling shootings and murder in the school in Connecticut.
I echo the Senators' remarks on the sad passing of that great character Páidí Ó Sé, who was always so full of wit and humour and who was wonderful company. The Cathaoirleach played against him in a famous game in the 1970s.
I think the Cathaoirleach was in the forwards and he was right full back on the day; he was in the back line anyway. I think Kerry won that game. It is a frightfully sad passing and we all send our deepest sympathy and condolences to his wife, Máire, and his family.
I raise a matter I referred to last week. I am sorry Senator Ó Domhnaill is not here because Senator Ó Domhnaill-----