Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ McEntee

Politicians, fellow farmers, and sporting groups paid tribute to the late junior agriculture minister Shane McEntee, who yesterday died suddenly in tragic circumstances.

President Michael D Higgins said the 56-year-old had made an enormous contribution to community and public life, while Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was devastated by the death of his FG colleague, who served Meath East.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney, who worked closely with Mr McEntee, said he was deeply shocked and saddened by his colleague’s death.