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.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2003 - 10:24

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.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ireland Place: Europe Person: Former Person: Chief Justice Person: Tom O'Higgins Person: Former Taoiseach Person: Garret FitzGerald Person: Taoiseach Person: O'Higgins Person: Terry Person: Fitzgerald Organisation: Fine Gael Organisation: European court

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