Former minister Austin Deasy dies after a short illness

"He was a courageous politician and will be greatly missed.”

Former minister Austin Deasy dies after a short illness
Sat, 10 Jun, 2017 - 17:42

By Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Tributes have been paid to former Fine Gael TD and minister Austin Deasy from Waterford who has died after a short illness.

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