Fine Gael TD and former justice minister Paddy Cooney has passed away at the age of 94.
The Longford-Westmeath politician served as minister in the cabinets of Liam Cosgrave and Garrett Fitzgerald.
He also was an MEP and senator for Fine Gael.
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has paid tribute, saying he was a man of "tremendous integrity" and someone with a "genuine passion for politics and working to improve the lives of his constituents of Longford-Westmeath."
Longford-Westmeath TD and Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is also paying tribute:
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Former TD Paul McGrath, based in Mullingar, says he was minister during a difficult time for Ireland:
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy says the late politician always had advice to give:
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