Michael D Higgins: TK Whitaker was as fine an Irishman as there has been

President Michael D Higgins led the tributes to TK Whitaker — dubbed the architect of modern Ireland — who has died, aged 100.

The public servant’s life work stands as the embodiment of the finest qualities and aspirations of the Irish people, said Mr Higgins.

“I had the privilege and also the great pleasure to know Dr Whitaker.