The last occasion I remember John being present in this House was in June 2013, when we paid tribute to his great friend, confidant and neighbour, P.J. Morley.  It is still hard to believe, nearly a year to the day from his death, that John has left us.  Today we welcome Kathleen, Lisa, Ciara, James, Cathal, John Henry, Eamonn, Caoimhín and Iarla, as well as the extended Carty, Regan and Byrne families.  We also have some of his colleagues, as I see former Deputies John Ellis, Johnny Brady and Eamon Scanlon, as well as many of his friends. John had many traits, including decency, integrity and public service.  He was … Continue reading Tribute to my late colleague John Carty