Kenny leads tributes to late minister McEntee

Dáil tributes to the late minister Shane McEntee, who died suddenly at Christmas, were led by the Taoiseach yesterday.

Enda Kenny said that the Fine Gael TD, 56, who took his own life at his home in Nobber, Co Meath, had left a “great void”. The Taoiseach said Mr McEntee was well liked for his compassion and gentleness.

With Mr McEntee’s wife and children in the gallery, Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said he knew what it was like to look down on the chamber and hear words about someone you love.