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Statement by Minister Martin Cullen TD on the death of former TD, Mr Billy Kenneally

Posted on 27/08/09 by Martin Cullen Martin Cullen TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism has expressed his sympathy on hearing of the death of Billy Kenneally, former TD, Senator and Mayor of the City of Waterford. Mr Kenneally also served as Chairman of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party.

Minister Cullen said: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of Billy Kenneally, a man who was very much part of the fabric of political life in Waterford. His commitment to public service took him in a number of directions over his lifetime, serving the community of Waterford as Mayor of the City and later at national level in both Dáil and Seanad Éireann with great distinction.

"Billy Kenneally was dedicated to his constituents and to the Fianna Fáil Party and made an undoubted difference to a city he loved. He was a generous person with an underlying strength and sense of duty who always retained his capacity for hard work.

"I extend my sincere sympathy to his wife Maureen and to his sons Brendan, Donal, Kevin, Patrick and Martin. May he rest in peace."

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