The worlds of arts, politics and journalism have led tributes to Irish novelist Maeve Binchy, who has died at the age of 72.

Author Maeve Binchy will be remembered for her humanity and great sense of humour, says Declan Burke

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has led tributes to popular novelist Maeve Binchy, who has died at the age of 72.

Maeve Binchy is being remembered this morning as a writer who told the truth about people.

The author Maeve Binchy has died.

Famed Irish writer Maeve Binchy has lost her battle for life after a short illness, with her loving husband by her side.