Statement on the death of Rory Kiely
Date: Wed 13th Jun, 2018 | 13:08
I have learned with sadness of the death of Rory Kiely, a distinguished former member of Seanad Éireann.
Rory served with great distinction over three decades in public life, including five years as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.
He was much loved by the people of Limerick and will be forever remembered for his almost five decades of dedicated work for the Limerick GAA County Board, including as its President.
I, together with all my colleagues, have warm memories of our meetings with him over many years in Leinster House.
As President of Ireland, may I send my deepest sympathies to all members of his extended family, to his former colleagues in Fianna Fáil and to his wide circle of friends in Limerick, and indeed all over Ireland.