I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of our Party colleague and friend Cllr Jerry O'Dea.
Representing Limerick City East, Jerry was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2019. He served as Mayor of Limerick Metropolitan District in 2015.
Jerry was a proud Limerick city man and an active supporter of a wide array of city sports clubs, community groups and charities. He was a very popular local public representative who cared deeply about his city and its people. Jerry worked tirelessly for those he represented and was always active on the ground in an understated and highly effective way.
I extend my deepest condolences to his family at this very difficult time, to his wife Sinéad, children JD and Catherine, father John Joe along with his extended family and constituents.