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'He made a major contribution to this country' - Ray MacSharry pays tribute to Rory O'Hanlon

Apr 1, 2026 13:32
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'He made a major contribution to this country' - Ray MacSharry pays tribute to Rory O'Hanlon
Former Cavan-Monaghan TD and Minister Rory O'Hanlon

A qualified doctor and GP, he was first elected to the Dáil in 1977 and also served as Minister for the Environment before retiring in 2010.

A former Sligo-Leitrim TD has paid tribute to former Ceann Comhairle and Minister for Health, Dr Rory O'Hanlon.

Dr O'Hanlon served as the Minister for Health from 1987 to 1991.

A qualified doctor and GP, he was first elected to the Dáil in 1977 and also served as Minister for the Environment before retiring in 2010.

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Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show, former Finance Minister and European Commissioner, Ray MacSharry, believe's Dr O'Hanlon's medical career stood to him in politics:

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