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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Oct 1949

Vol. 118 No. 1

Death of a Deputy.

During the Recess, members of the House learned with deep regret of the unexpected death of Deputy Brian Brady. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam.

The late Deputy, from his youth, was inspired with an ardent love for his country. When only 17 years of age, he joined the Volunteers, and he took part in all the local I.R.A. engagements during the fight for Independence.

In 1928 he became a member of the Donegal County Council and, this year, was elected its chairman. He was prominently identified with the local government of his native county and was also a member of numerous local bodies.

The late Deputy Brady was first elected to this House in 1932 and, at the time of his death, represented West Donegal. He was an active and conscientious member, a constant contributor to the debates of the Dáil, and untiring in his work for his constituents.

During the emergency, he was appointed county divisional director of the Irish Red Cross Society. Later, he was one of those selected to report on the distribution of the Irish Government's gift for the relief of distress in Europe.

A comparatively young man—he was only 46 years of age—his loss will be keenly felt, not merely by his own Party, but also by this House. Of a courteous disposition, he was popular with members of all Parties.

I ask you, a Chinn Comhairle, to convey to his widow the sympathy of Dáil Éireann.

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