The former Fianna Fáil TD, PJ Morley, has died, at the age of 81.
A native of Claremorris, he served as a TD in Mayo for twenty years up to 1997 - and also served as a Senator for four years.
Party leader Micheál Martin has described Mr Morley as 'a wonderful colleague - a quiet and unassuming person but a very efficient TD'.
He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Cathy and three sons Patrick, Enda and Brian.