We reported in our last e-bulletin on the tragic death of Trevor O’Neill, who was a member of the union’s Municipal Employees branch. Trevor worked as an assistant inspector in the main drainage department of Dublin City Council.

Because Trevor wasn’t married, his partner Suzanne won’t benefit from his pension cover. Dublin City Council has set up a benefit trust in DUBCO Credit Union – the Trevor O’Neill Memorial Fund - with the goal of bringing Trevor’s family some financial stability.

Thomas Murtagh, president of IMPACT’s Municipal Employees branch, has written to branches asking them to contribute generously to the fund. Thomas is a trustee of the fund, along with Dublin Lord Mayor Brendan Carr, staff of the council’s drainage division and members of its human resource and chief executive’s departments.  

“Through no fault of their own Trevor’s family have found themselves in these very tragic and difficult circumstances. Trevor was based mainly out of the Marrowbone Lane depot in Dublin, and has been described as the life and soul of the party. I would ask all IMPACT branches to give generously to this trust. All donations large or small would be greatly appreciated. I thank you in anticipation of your cooperation in this tragic circumstance,” said Thomas.

Branches are asked to make cheques payable to the Trevor O’Neill Memorial Fund.  All contributions should be sent to:  Thomas Murtagh, President Municipal Employees Branch, IMPACT, Nerney’s Court, Dublin, D01 R2C5.