Mr Bruton, was the Fine Gael leader from 1990 to 2001 and was Taoiseach from 1994 until 1997
He passed away in a Dublin hospital on Monday morning, surrounded by his family.
Mr Bruton, was the Fine Gael leader from 1990 to 2001 and was Taoiseach from 1994 until 1997.
In a family statement, it was announced that he “died peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin, surrounded by his loving family, early this morning following a long illness”.
He was a good husband, a good father and a true patriot,” the statement added.
“We will miss him greatly.
“John is survived by his wife, Finola, son Matthew and daughters; Juliana, Emily and Mary-Elizabeth, grandchildren, sons-in-law, his brother, Richard and sister, Mary, nieces, nephews, many cousins and extended family.”
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