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Former Tipperary TD Tom Hayes mourns passing of former Taoiseach and FG leader Bruton

Former Tipperary TD Tom Hayes has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, John Bruton, whose death was announced this Tuesday. "I was both shocked and saddened to learn of the death of former Taoiseach John ...

06 Feb 2024 at 18:30

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Tipperary TD who served under John Bruton says former Taoiseach had 'enormous integrity'

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry has paid tribute to former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton, who passed away this Tuesday. The Thurles TD, who became an Independent Dáil Deputy when barred by Mr Bruton in 2001 from running on the party ...

07 Feb 2024 at 12:30

Northern Ireland

Graveside mourners hear John Bruton was a ‘statesman of unshakeable integrity’

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to former taoiseach John Bruton as “a statesman of unshakeable integrity and moral conviction” during a graveside oration. Mr Varadkar said the former Fine Gael leader “loved Ireland”, not in a ...

11 Feb 2024 at 05:54

National News

Several notable Irish political figures gather at the funeral of the former Taoiseach

Several notable Irish political figures gather at the funeral of the former Taoiseach John Bruton. Amongst those in attendance at the funeral includes former Minister for Justice of Ireland Alan Dukes, former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, ...

10 Feb 2024 at 11:00

National News

Dail remembers ‘modern Irish patriot’ during tributes to John Bruton

Former taoiseach John Bruton has been remembered as a “modern Irish patriot” during a series of expressions of sympathy in the Dail. Mr Bruton, who was taoiseach between 1994 and 1997 and leader of the Fine Gael political party ...

07 Feb 2024 at 15:57

Irish president leads tributes to ex-taoiseach John Bruton, who died aged 76

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Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies aged 76

Irish president Michael D Higgins has led tributes to former taoiseach John Bruton, who died on Tuesday aged 76. The former Fine Gael leader from 1990-2001 has been described as “passionately pro-European”, a “committed ...

06 Feb 2024 at 21:45

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'A giant of Irish politics' - Tributes to late Taoiseach John Bruton pour in following news of his death

Hundreds of tributes to former Taoiseach John Bruton have been posted online following news of his death. The highly respected politician and peace advocate - who led the Rainbow Coalition from 1994 to 1997 - died ...

06 Feb 2024 at 11:48

National News

John Bruton’s brother says former taoiseach believed ‘every person counts’

Former taoiseach John Bruton has been remembered as a man with a “voracious appetite for new ideas” during an emotional speech by his brother in the Dail. Mr Bruton, who was taoiseach between 1994 and 1997 and ...

07 Feb 2024 at 17:31

National News

John Bruton hailed ‘a great statesman’ at removal mass in Co Meath

Former taoiseach John Bruton has been described as “a visionary” and “a great statesman”, at a removal mass at a Co Meath church on Friday ahead of his state funeral. Mr Bruton’s remains were taken to Saints ...

09 Feb 2024 at 21:57

National News

BREAKING: Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies, aged 76

Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died. following a long illness, his family has confirmed. Mr Bruton, who was 76, served as Taoiseach from 1994 until 1997. He was the leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001. ...

06 Feb 2024 at 10:40

Northern Ireland

Fears possible loyalists bombings would be ‘like civil war’, Irish records show

Fears of loyalists bombing in the Republic of Ireland were raised by the Irish Government after the IRA ceasefire ended in 1996, newly released Irish State papers shows. The then-Irish premier John Bruton ...

28 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

John Major feared loyalists would walk from ceasefire in 1996

John Major was concerned loyalists would walk away from the ceasefire in 1996 if they thought the British government was giving into Sinn Fein demands. Mr Major made the comments in a conversation with ...

29 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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