Debate contribution: Mr Paul Butler: Condolences

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Carroll on 28 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Gerry Carroll
Party at the time: People Before Profit Alliance
Date: 28 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Assembly Business
Heading: Mr Paul Butler: Condolences
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5761674

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I extend my condolences to the family, friends and party colleagues of Paul Butler, a republican who was held in high regard not only by his colleagues but by other organisations and across the political spectrum of republicanism and more broadly. I knew of Paul when he was an MLA for Lagan Valley. I read a lot of his contributions and articles in newspapers and watched and listened to his media performances. I met him a few years after he stopped being an MLA. I came across him quite a few times, usually in Andytown leisure centre, of which he was a frequent user. He was a fit, athletic man, which makes his death all the sadder. I therefore express my condolences, and those of my party, on the passing of Mr Paul Butler.

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