Tributes paid to former Minister Martin Mansergh

Tributes are being paid to former Junior Minister Martin Mansergh who's died.

The former Fianna Fáil Tipperary South TD and Senator has passed away at the age of 78.

Special Education Minister Michael Moynihan says he was one of the greats of recent Irish history.

While Tipperary South TD Mattie McGrath says he was a kind man who contributed to the North's peace process.