Tributes pour in following death of Liam Lawlor
Tributes have begun pouring in from across the political spectrum, following the news of Liam Lawlor's death.
In Killarney, where the Fianna Fáil party is holding its Árd Fheis, the Taoiseach has said he's shocked by the news.
The two men entered Dáil Eireann on the same day in 1977.
In a statement, the Taoiseach extended his sympathies to Liam Lawlor’s wife Hazel, his children and his extended family.
He described Mr Lawlor as an engaging, witty and larger than life character.
The Taoiseach said Mr Lawlor was “never afraid to express his trenchant views”.
Fianna Fáil TD John Curran - who succeeded Liam Lawlor in the newly-created constituency of Dublin Mid-West - says he was still a popular person in the area:
“Liam was involved in politics for a long time - he has had a colourful career,” he said.
“Quite honestly, his name still comes up at doorsteps and there are constituents of mine that Liam has worked for and they would acknowledge that to this very day,” he added.
The Tánaiste Mary Harney expressed her regret at the death of Liam Lawlor.
In a statement she said that to lose his life in an accident so far from home, represents a terrible tragedy for his family and friends.
The Minister for Health has extended her sincere sympathy to Mr Lawlor's widow Hazel and their children.
The Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has also expressed his deepest sympathy to Liam Lawlor's family.
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