Peter Barry: Tributes to family man, Corkman, patriot

Tributes have been flooding in for Peter Barry following his death yesterday.

Lord Mayor of Cork Des Cahill said: “Peter made a great contribution to both the civic and business community in Cork. His innovative approach to business saw his family firm, Barry’s Tea, become a major brand, as well as an important employer in the Cork region.

"On a personal level, before I entered politics in 2009, Peter Barry was the first person’s advice I sought. He will be best remembered for his role as minister for foreign affairs, which through his renowned negotiation skills, led to the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985.