Kenny leads Dáil tributes after former politician’s death

FINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny led tributes in the Dáil yesterday to former Limerick TD and senator Ted Russell, who has died aged 92.

The five-time mayor of Limerick was described as the “quintessential public man” who held every office possible in the city and was well respected and well liked.

The Dáil was told that George Edward Russell, born in 1912, 10 years before the Irish State was founded, made an immense contribution to local business and was a dedicated sportsman, captaining the Bohemians and winning a final trial for Ireland in 1938.