Former Chief Justice Tom O'Higgins dies

Former Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald has paid tribute to former Chief Justice Tom O'Higgins, who died overnight at the age of 86.

Mr O'Higgins, a former Fine Gael Minister for Health and Judge at the European Court, is survived by his wife, Terry, seven children and 30 grandchildren.

Mr Fitzgerald said his former colleague was a warm and intelligent politician, lawyer and judge both in Ireland and in Europe.